Lower Extremity Review
People with diabetes suffer from serious micro and macrovascular complications of the disease with negative effects on blood flow and lower extremity sensation. Drug therapy alone might be insufficient to prevent or treat these health problems, and patients may need complementary therapy.
By Ahmad Mahdi Ahmad, Akram Abdel-Aziz, Walaa Anwar Mohamed Khalifa, and Alaa Abulfotouh Mohammed
It is necessary to identify measurement methods that can detect greater ankle dorsiflexion range of motion limitation in patients with foot and ankle injuries. In clinical practice, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DROM) is commonly assessed in patients with foot and ankle injuries (eg, fractures, ligament, and tendon injuries).
By Yuta Koshino, Tomoya Takabayashi, Hiroshi Akuzawa, Takeshi Mizota, Shun Numasawa, Takumi Kobayashi, Shintarou Kudo, Yoshiki Hikita, Naoki Akiyoshi, and Mutsuaki Edama
Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The breakthrough design is built around a new type of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical or thermal energy into…
Swiss researchers have developed a special prosthesis that enables amputees to feel the ground better when walking. This is thanks to a new method that allows sensors in the sole of the prosthesis to communicate more naturally with the brain. “The prosthesis feels more like a part of the body,” Stanisa Raspopovic, PhD, from ETH Zurich told the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). “The goal of this innovative insole technology is to mitigate the risk of diabetic foot ulcers by addressing one of their most significant causes: skin and soft tissue breakdown due to repetitive stress on the…
The Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education recently published its 2023/24 Annual Report. Focused on the Institute’s mission of advancing clinical practice through leading-edge research in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) field, the report reflects the efforts made to improve clinical outcomes and provide evidence-based care.
Northwest Podiatric Laboratory (NWPL), Blaine, Washington, announced that it is celebrating 60 years of providing quality and service to its valued healthcare providers, and helping patients by crafting custom and over-the-counter foot orthotics. From its humble beginnings operating out of a basement in Lynden, Washington, NWPL has grown to become a trusted name in the industry.
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine have developed a new, accessible approach to analyze a patient’s walking ability and stances more effectively. Following numerous tests, they determined that a simple video recorded on a a smartphone or tablet can be used to measure gait at a clinical, high-quality level.
Neuralace Medical’s Axon Therapy mPNS, for the treatment of chronic painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), is the first US Food & Drug Administration–cleared non-invasive, magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation (mPNS) treatment for PDN. The device utilizes a pioneering approach of mPNS to deliver a quick, painless, and non-invasive treatment, while enhancing…
The ExactechGPS® Ankle is the world’s first surgical navigation system for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). GPS Ankle is a first-of-its-kind technology, which connects the preoperative plan with real-time intraoperative instrument guidance and confirms that resections meet the surgical plan. The system uses proprietary active tracker technology and a compact…
Lumaflex Essential is a Class II US Food & Drug Administration–cleared red light therapy device designed for speedy 10-minute treatments. This portable, flexible device is not just for competitive athletes or fitness enthusiasts. Rather, it can help a wide range of people who are experiencing chronic pain or other conditions that could benefit from the healing powers of red and infrared light.
LudoFit PRO is an interactive therapy exercise solution designed for clinicians working with patients in clinic and home settings. It can be downloaded onto Windows computers, Mac computers, or iPads, and no special equipment is needed. The app uses the device’s web camera to capture the patient’s movements and relay them to the avatar on the screen.
OSSIOfiber® bio-integrative fixation technology has been cleared for use in orthopedic surgery for children and adolescents in standard clinical practice. The OSSIOfiber compression screw product family is indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, comminuted fractures, fragments, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and…
The Golf Stability™ Insole by Spenco is the brand’s first golf-specific insole designed to stabilize feet during the golf swing, creating more consistent and accurate shots. The insoles feature a Cobra heel that maintains proper weight distribution and positioning for feet during the backswing. They also feature lateral friction pads to keep feet stable during the downswing…
Paragon 28’s PRECISION® MIS Bunion System was engineered to allow surgeons to complete a distal metatarsal osteotomy using a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technique. The system features an outrigger designed for controlled triplanar correction including translation and derotation of the metatarsal head and adjustment of the distal metatarsal articular angle.
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