Lower Extremity Review
There is considerable debate in medical circles as to whether healthcare practitioners should embrace social media, but online aficionados say they welcome the opportunity to exchange information, educate, connect, and potentially attract more patients.
By P.K. Daniel
Increasing body mass index is associated with significantly increased peak plantar pressures regardless of the type of offloading device used. However, it is possible to decrease plantar pressures in some regions of the foot with the use of offloading devices.
By Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS; Kelly Pirozzi, DPM, AACFAS; and Matthew R. Wagoner, DPM
The increasing utilization of total knee arthroplasty has led to increased efforts to identify variables that can be modified to help improve postoperative functional outcomes. These risk factors include patient weight, smoking, diabetes, infection, and joint range of motion.
By John Ryan Quinn, MD, and Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc
PhysioTools’ Sprained Ankle training module is an easy-to-use tool, with 120 illustrations and informative text on the management of a sprained ankle, including acute care, taping, and rehabilitation…
Spark Motion, maker of portable motion analysis software for use in authentic sports performance and rehabilitation environments, announces a rebranding (formerly Kinesio Capture). The company’s Spark Pro…
Earthwalk Orthotics introduces Sandalwalk prescription foot orthoses designed to replace the removable footbed in Dr. Comfort’s Open Comfort Collection. The prescription orthoses are discreet…
The Sprained Ankle Orthosis (SAO) from G&W Heel Lift is designed to reduce the healing time of common ankle sprains and protect weak ankles from inversion sprains. The SAO is a firm heel cup…
Brand new from ComfortFit Orthotic Labs is the Easy Out pull-out ribbon. The ribbon—a loop attached to the underside of an insole but accessible when the device is positioned inside a shoe—allows patients to quickly and easily remove foot orthoses from their shoes.
The OA Restore knee brace from Ottobock utilizes a rigid frame and unique hinging to help stabilize the knee, relieve symptoms, and delay more aggressive treatment for patients with mild to moderate medial or lateral knee osteoarthritis, ligament or cartilage damage…
Aline Systems announces new RTS foot technology. RTS combines the patented technology from the company’s RT insole with a new memory foam and technical fabric top sheet. The Aline RTS includes a softer feel…
Hely & Weber offers the Rapid Zap figure-8 style ankle brace. Wide open spaces provide easy access for the foot to facilitate application. Tri-Lace-Pod straps are designed for a quick and accurate fit and security. The top strap aligner…
Unlicensed providers continue to receive unauthorized payments for O&P services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a study released in September.
Irvine, CA-based Freedom Innovations announced in October that it will partner with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to commercialize a first-generation prosthesis that uses control systems that mimic the human leg’s power and gait.
The Sports Health and Performance Institute at the Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus is scheduled to host the 11th annual workshop on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention and rehabilitation on November 9.
The Washington DC-based Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) released a study on its website on September 23 showing significant declines in average prices for major implantable medical devices.
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