Lower Extremity Review
Researchers at CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices based at National University Ireland Galway, have shown how walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The research, which was published in…
In an effort to bring robotic assistance to workers, the elderly, and more, a University of Michigan (U-M) team is developing a new type of powered exoskeleton for lower limbs, funded by $1.7 million from the National Institutes of Health. The team plans to develop a modular, powered exoskeleton system that…
Ergonomics On-Demand! by Workwell is an ergonomics learning program that was developed by a board-certified professional ergonomist and physical therapist. The program provides training to help healthcare professionals integrate practical ergonomics applications into their practices and…
Zelus Insoles are designed to prevent injuries, improve performance, and reduce pain. They are available with and without arch support. The 3 arch support models include a ¾ length for roomier toes, a full-length velvety suede-topped uber soft but sporty, and a triple-cushion enhanced beauty.
After a year of researching, testing, trialing designs, and direct feedback from lower-limb amputees, UNYQ has released a flexible version of its 3D-printed prosthetic covers that meet the needs of the discerning consumer who enjoys an active lifestyle and…
Omeza® Collagen Matrix is a drug/device combination matrix for chronic wound care, featuring a no-prep application supplied in easy-to-use unit dose vials. It is comprised of hydrolyzed fish collagen infused with cod liver oil, which acts as an anhydrous skin protectant, and other plant-derived oils and waxes.
Friendly Shoes look and feel like modern comfort sneakers, but patented Easy Shoe Access zippers make them a functional solution for individuals struggling with shoe donning or fitting AFOs/SMOs. Invented by an occupational therapist, users simply fold open, enter, and zip.
With Click Medical’s reinvented RevoFit® kit, prosthetists can build in user-adjustability anywhere on a prosthetic socket with the twist of a dial. Sockets can be custom made to each user’s needs, encouraging innovative solutions and endless designs—including panel…
Chipflow is an easy-to-use adjustable garment designed for independent patient use. This custom garment pairs a channeled chip foam liner with an inelastic wrap to provide a comfortable, low-profile fit with gradient compression for the reduction of edema.
MolecuLightDX™ is a new point-of-care device that enables real-time detection of elevated bacterial burden in wounds. The DX is an expansion of the company’s product line and complements the MolecuLight i:X®. The MolecuLightDX has the following new features…
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Some years it’s hard to say good-bye…and then there’s 2020. We’re sure we’re not the only ones happy to see it in the rearview mirror. But to just drive away is to ignore the words of Socrates, who rightfully said…
By Janice T. Radak, Editor, and Rich Dubin, Publisher
I write in response to the September 2020 LER article, “Overlooked Arch in the Foot Is Key to its Evolution and Function,” by William Weir, which discusses the article, “Stiffness of the Human Foot and Evolution of the Transverse Arch,” by Venkadesan et al, published in Nature in early 2020.
By Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
Researchers at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine observed a specific subset of patients was frequently coming to their clinic with complications after mismanagement or misdiagnosis of initial blunt trauma soft tissue injuries to the lower extremity.
Chronic wounds are defined as those not proceeding through the orderly phase of tissue repair with 30 days; incidence of these wounds continue to rise, creating a burden not only on patients, but the healthcare system as well.
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