Research on Vista, CA-based DJO Global’s varus unloader brace published in February suggests the device may improve abnormal knee joint mechanics associated with the development and progression of lateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).

Burlington, MA-based Flexion Therapeutics in February released phase 3 data for its lead product candidate Zilretta, a novel nonopioid injectable for knee osteoarthritis (OA).

New York, NY-based Quikiks Hands-Free Shoes in February signed its first US distribution agreement within the O&P industry with M.J. Markell Shoe Company.

Investigators from the Manhattan, NY-based Hospital for Special Surgery on February 29 epublished data in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research validating two new shortened questionnaires that will reduce time spent collecting patient-reported outcome data for hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Ronkonkoma, NY-based OHI (Orthotic Holdings Inc.) and the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) on February 10 announced a joint educational partnership to support the podiatric profession and advise on the impact of shifts in the healthcare industry.

The Alexandria, VA-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) in late February invited requests for proposals (RFPs) for 2016 O&P research grants. This year AOPA will fund up to four pilot grants for up to $15,000 each.

Havertown, PA-based Proto­Kinetics launched its Movement Analysis Software (PKMAS) Primary Gait Screen on February 17 at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association in Anaheim, CA.

The Alexandria, VA-based American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) on February 10 announced the members of a Scientific Advisory Panel to oversee its Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry.

Chicago-based Justin Blair in February completed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hickory, NC-based ING Source, manufacturer of the Foot Gym and orthopedic compression products, including the Orthosleeve.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Medical Fitness Association (MFA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE) on February 23 announced a major new effort called the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Solution at National Press Club in Washington DC. The effort is part of the ongoing EIM global initiative the ACSM launched in 2008.

Bedford, MA-based ConforMis undertook the full commercial launch of its customized posterior-stabilized (PS) knee replacement system on March 2 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Orlando, FL.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) on March 1 joined the City of Kissimmee, FL, Central Avenue Elementary School, local residents, and organizers from Community Vision and KaBoom! to build a new community playground at Central Avenue Elementary.

The American Board for Certification on Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (BOC) in December gave the Pedorthic Foundation $100,000.

Austin, TX-based Ottobock’s customers in January began getting support from the company’s new business unit and sales organization dedicated to orthotics.