Lower Extremity Review
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, professor of surgery and director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), published his 600th peer-reviewed manuscript in January 2022, at age 52. He becomes the first podiatric surgeon in the…
In a study of patients with early-stage multiple sclerosis (MS), French researchers found that early-stage MS strongly affects the motor modulation of stance limb kinetics during the anticipatory postural adjustment of gait initiation, without altering the…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant cause of disability. Considering the increasing diffusion of the viscosupplementation (VS) with hyaluronic acid (HA), the International Symposium Intra Articular Treatment (ISIAT) appointed a Technical Expert Panel…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability and a source of societal costs among older adults, especially with an increasingly obese population. Few studies have investigated the burden of knee and hip OA due to high body mass index (BMI).
Researchers from Augustana University in South Dakota sought to understand the molecular mechanisms by which estradiol and exercise induce beneficial effects by assessing whole body and cellular changes. They divided a group of female rats into…
European researchers have published a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the effects of musculoskeletal rehabilitation intervention on movement-evoked pain. They looked at 38 trials which assessed 60 different interventions.
These authors found a dose-response relation between body mass index and the clinical consequences of knee osteoarthritis. High physical activity level was associated with low BMI and contributes to preventing the clinical consequences of KOA.
By Benjamin Raud, Chloé Gay, Candy Guiguet-Auclair, Armand Bonnin, Laurent Gerbaud, Bruno Pereira, Martine Duclos, Yves Boirie, and Emmanuel Coudeyre
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a progressive disease caused by a breakdown of joint cartilage and ultimately, the underlying bone. The cartilage of a joint can become thin, cracked, and frayed, allowing the bones of the knee to rub together, which can lead to pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
By Keith Loria and Janice T. Radak
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has updated its guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). The revised guideline, which was published in the journal Neurology and updates the 2011 AAN guideline, has been endorsed by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is revolutionizing every field it has touched, and orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) is no different. From a business perspective, adjusting a long-standing workflow to incorporate new technology is always daunting.
By Rich Dubin, Publisher and CEO
Running-related injuries (RRIs) are a pervasive menace that can interrupt or end the participation of recreational runners in this healthy physical activity. To date, no satisfactory treatment has been developed to prevent RRIs.
Community engagement, the collaboration between university and community groups, strengthens the connections and the cooperation between these groups. It enables university faculty and students to enhance the quality of life in the community by bringing their knowledge and skills to…
By Paul DeVita, PhD, and Friends
Wound healing as a clinical specialty has evolved over the past 2 decades. The importance of wound care research in this emerging area of medicine cannot be overstated. Wound care research must continue to be conducted to facilitate the development of effective treatment protocols for…
By Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP
Parkinson’s is a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, stiffness, slow movement and balance problems. Exercise and physical activity can improve many motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms.
The BioBrace implant from BioRez represents the first biocomposite soft tissue scaffold designed to reinforce tendon and ligament repairs, promote healing, and fully resorb. This new biocomposite soft tissue scaffold is intended to be used in a broad range of surgical procedures to reinforce…
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