A team of researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Karolinska Institutet, both located in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed a soft, robotic ankle exoskeleton consisting of actuation and transmission systems to assist 2 degrees of freedom simultaneously: dorsiflexion and eversion, then performed several proof-of-concept experiments on non-disabled persons.

Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. Their polymer-based sensor fits underneath bandages and compression stockings like a sticking plaster, and a handheld reader measures whether the bandage is exerting the correct pressure on the body.

When physicians debride a wound, such as a diabetic foot ulcer, they remove as much bacteria as possible. However, they face a key limitation—not all bacteria can be seen by the human eye, and some may be missed during the debridement. Now, Keck Medicine of University of Southern California research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement.

Hanger, Austin, TX, announced that its 12th annual Partner Awards honored 4 companies that provide exceptional products and services that advance the field of orthotics and prosthetics and improve patient care and outcomes, as follows…

Bridges Consumer Healthcare, Chattanooga, TN, a consumer healthcare platform comprised of 9 over-the-counter (OTC) and personal care brands, has acquired KT® Tape, American Fork, UT, a kinesiology tape brand designed to provide drug-free pain relief and support for muscles, tendons, and ligaments.