Lower Extremity Review
Communication, education, and empathy—combined with a solid knowledge base of the disease—are key components of successful management of these damaging, even life-threatening, lesions. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) can be concerning to patients and providers for multiple reasons. From the patient’s perspective, DFUs can be uncomfortable, even painful, and a source of embarrassment from a…
By Angela Kelley, PA-C
CGS, the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) for Jurisdictions B and C, has introduced a modifier recommendation tool. The Advanced Modifier Engine was designed by CGS to assist suppliers in billing proper Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS) codes and modifier combinations.
Noridian, the Jurisdiction D Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) is conducting Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) reviews for several specialties, among which are ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee orthoses, and therapeutic shoes. The quarterly edit effectiveness results from October 2019 through…
A new line of wearable robotics developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and The City University of New York, City College (CCNY) could keep seniors on their feet longer. A prototype developed by Hao Su, PhD, an assistant professor at CCNY, and tested by Gerard Francisco, MD, and Shuo-Hsiu (James) Chang, PT, PhD, of…
Three graduates of the Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician Program at George Brown College, Ontario, Canada, have collaborated on a new children’s book, which was recently published and is available for sale on Amazon. Beau and His New AFO: A Children’s Guide to Ankle Foot Orthoses was written by Stephanie Blunt and illustrated by Amelia Levick and Katrina Whitmell.
MediKaki, a new shoe store “that is offering more than shoes,” recently opened in Penang, Malaysia. A team lead by Mogan Naidu, MD, will be screening and assessing patients and will also provide a range of affordable house shoes, depth shoes with custom orthotics, and full custom footwear. Naidu is a wound care provider, head of…
Custom Silicone Fabrication of San Francisco (CSF2), a company that develops custom silicone products for amputees and prosthetic solutions, has merged with Solati Health, Reno, NV. The addition of CSF2 will be the foundation of Solati’s interface liners and fabrication capabilities. The merger will enable Solati to expand its line of prosthetic products and technologies.
Sensor Medica USA has opened its first biomechanical clinic at its North American headquarters, located at 919 South Utah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID. The clinic uses the company’s own technology to offer complete gait and motion analysis, posturographic analysis for balance control, fall risk assessment, range of motion evaluation of all the articulations, a running lab using baropodometric and…
Orthobiologics are a group of treatment options that use substances naturally found in the body in an intensified concentration. Royal Biologics, an orthobiologics company specializing in the research and advancement of regenerative cellular therapy and novel orthobiologic solutions, announced the launch of…
daniPro Nail Recovery Treatment is a new development in nail treatment that incorporates coconut, passiflora, apricot, avocado, and salicornia oils. The deep treatment is formulated to target dry, brittle nails to make them feel stronger and silkier. As with all daniPro products, Nail Recovery Treatment is infused with undecylenic acid to…
The new SQAIRZ golf shoe features a less rounded, squarer toe box, which helps the golfer with alignment on every shot. The geometry of the toe box also provides room for the toes to sit naturally in the shoe and facilitates proper range of motion for the feet. The base under the forefoot is 2mm wider than most other golf shoes, providing additional balance and stability.
LegWorks’ ATK (all-terrain knee) HydraPro is a low-maintenance, waterproof, and highly functional 4-bar prosthetic knee joint that is designed to meet the physical demands of active amputees; it is offered with or without stance flexion. The company’s patented Autolock Technology stance phase controller is engineered to…
Elite Orthopaedics has brought to market the Swedish Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). This new, multifaceted AFO is designed to prevent foot drop and heel cord tightness, and to support the foot in a proper position. Indications include mild foot drop secondary to cerebrovascular accident and other neurological conditions.
Tea Tree Ultimates Foot Wipes from PediFix help clean sweat and odor, dirt and grime, fungus, bacteria, and germs from skin surfaces. Practitioners can keep the wipes in the treatment room for quick patient cleanup before exams. The tea tree wipes are also helpful for diabetic and post-op foot care. Patients in nursing homes are also targeted users for the wipes, as are individuals who wear sandals and other open shoes.
VKTRY Performance Insoles from VKTRY Gear are engineered specifically for sports usage. The insoles are designed to return the energy an athlete generates into explosive power, which translates to improved speed and agility. The insoles feature a patented carbon fiber design that, according to third-party research, has been proven to increase explosiveness by 9.3%.
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