Lower Extremity Review
Recent efforts to reduce utilization of opioid pain medications for lower extremity joint injuries and surgical rehabilitation have mostly focused on reducing the risk of addiction. But there’s another important reason to be concerned about the use of opioids in these patients—and other popular pain medications as well.
By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
In spite of advancements in research and subsequent modifications to running footwear design, rates of running-related injuries have not decreased. That may be because researchers and designers have been focusing on the wrong variables.
By Joseph Hamill, PhD, and Gillian Weir, PhD
The ankle is a frequent site of arthropathy in patients with hemophilia, but orthotic devices and orthopedic shoes can help relieve this pain. New research suggests that…
By David Oleson, PT, PCS; Katherine Stribling, PT, DPT, PCS; Jamie Beckwith, PT, DPT; Laura Fox, PT, DPT, PCS; Felicity Case, PT, DPT, PCS; Nancy Durben, MSPT, PCS; and Michael Recht, MD, PhD
Soft braces are not designed to change lower extremity alignment or joint forces, but research suggests they may influence knee and ankle biomechanics in other ways, including by enhancing proprioception. This line of investigation could open the door to new therapeutic opportunities.
By Stephanie Kramer
Anterior-direction Star Excursion Balance Test performance may most appropriately discriminate between collegiate athletes who are and are not at risk for lower extremity injury, though…
By Mikel R. Stiffler-Joachim, MS; David R. Bell, ATC, PhD; and Bryan C. Heiderscheit, PT, PhD
Achilles tendon lengthening and gastrocnemius recession both increase ankle joint dorsiflexion and reduce plantar forefoot pressures in patients with diabetes and equinus deformity, but experts continue to debate which is best for managing forefoot ulcers and minimizing reulceration.
By Barbara Boughton
While the hip and knee reconstruction market struggles to generate significant growth in Europe and the US, the implants are increasingly being commoditized in countries with developing economies such as Brazil, India, and China, and driving their respective markets at a rapid pace…
A major exhibit at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK, explores the relationship between visual arts and prostheses. “The Body Extended: Sculpture and Prosthetics” traces how artists have addressed radical changes to the human body.
Prairie du Sac, WI-based Mueller Sports Medicine announced in August that it is now an official team supplier of the UK’s Leicester City Football Club, defending Premier League champions.
Winterthur, Switzerland-based Sigvaris Group announced in late August that the graduated compression company has completed its acquisition of BiaCare, headquartered in Holland, MI.
San Rafael, CA-based Vionic on August 15 reported that Connie X. Rishwain, former president of Goleta, CA-based Ugg, has joined Vionic as president of its global business.
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) honored Thomas Watson, CP, with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 AOPA National Assembly, held September 8-11 in Boston, MA.
The American Society of Biomechanics has begun plans for National Biomechanics Day (NBD) 2017, scheduled for April 6.
The University of South Australia in Adelaide announced in August that PhD candidate Joel Fuller won its 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition for his work exploring the link between trendy minimalist athletic shoes and injury.
Results from two clinical studies presented at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction Pan Pacific Orthopaedic Congress, held August 10-13 in Gainesville, FL, show the iTotal CR customized knee replacement made by Bedford, MA-based ConforMis provides superior patient…
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