Lower Extremity Review
Socks are often an afterthought for patients with diabetes, but they shouldn’t be. Advances in materials science and new twists on old favorites mean that modern socks conform to feet without the bunching, chafing, slipping, and irritation of the past. Some even promote healing.
By Shalmali Pal
Diabetic feet need pampering and protection from microtrauma, but they also need stability and support. A diabetic insole, representing the ultimate middle ground between sock and shoe, should offer the best of all worlds: cushioning, structure, shock absorption, and durability.
By Shalmali Pal
Proper selection and sizing of compression hosiery can be confusing, but both are essential for control of edema and management of more serious vascular conditions in patients with diabetes. And then there’s the even more challenging issue of patient compliance.
By Shalmali Pal
Taking full advantage of the TSB means jumping through more than a few bureaucratic hoops, as mandated by the federal government. But it also requires that lower extremity experts build better working relationships with each other and with their diabetic patients.
By Shalmali Pal
As important as it is to fit the foot properly within the shoe, that’s only one part of the process. Patients’ comorbidities, personality, and fashion sense all determine the extent to which a pair of footwear can maximize a diabetic patient’s outcomes and minimize complications.
By Shalmali Pal
Levy & Rappel introduces the Levy Dynamic. This dynamic ankle foot orthosis is manufactured with double Velcro straps, full custom uprights and a custom functional foot orthotic base. The custom footplate can be full length or trimmed to the metatarsal head or...
The Dynamic Walk Single Side Orthosis from Centri is a new ankle foot orthosis made of a lightweight moldable carbon fiber composite material. The open heel construction allows for optimal fit and comfort with various shoe types. The Dynamic Walk Single Side provides...
The Iliotibial Band Compression Wrap from Pro-Tec Athletics now has a new non-slip backing to minimize migration. The Iliotibial Band Wrap helps reduce pain on the outside of the knee, alleviating conditions of iliotibial band syndrome. Applied above the patella with...
Anatomical Concepts now offers a multifunctional, ambulatory Articulated AFO for patients in the earliest stages of rehabilitation. Benefits of prescribing the 650 APU (Adjustable Posterior Upright) Articulated AFO include heel strike at initial contact, stability in...
The Spring/Summer 2010 pediped children's shoe collection introduces more than 60 new styles including 39 Flex styles. The Flex styles boast new features incorporating the latest materials, including Memory Foam Technology (MFT). Memory foam allows the shoe to mold...
Redi-Thotics introduces a specific indication orthotic matrix. This comes in response to practitioner demand for an easy to use guide for device selection. The color-coded guide is designed to facilitate proper fit and function of prefabricated orthoses and assist...
Otto Bock HealthCare introduces the 1M10 Adjust prosthetic foot, developed specifically for the K2 user, which can be adapted to an amputee’s individual gait pattern without the need for realignment. The heel stiffness is adjustable for a soft, medium or firm heel...
Corflex introduces reimbursable cryotherapy. The Corflex Cryo Pneumatic Knee Splint is designed to combine the benefits of pneumatic compression with cold therapy and is reimbursable under L4380. The simple design allows for easy application and adjustable...
Bracemasters International introduces the DRAFO (Dynamic Response Ankle Foot Orthosis) DRG (Dynamic Response Gauntlet). The DRG is a custom molded ankle gauntlet with a two-part design that features an FDA approved inner liner. It is extremely skin friendly and...
The spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has clinicians, especially those who treat patients with diabetes, rethinking the way they practice. Experts offer tips for treatment and prevention, starting with what not to wear.
By Cary Groner
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