Category Archives: MarketMechanics
April 2017
allardafo.com goes live, tells ToeOff story
Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA announced in late March that its new website, allardafo.com, is live. The site features the history of its ToeOff ankle foot orthosis, a “40 Reasons” section detailing the company’s process from manufacturing to social responsibility, and links to Allard suppliers worldwide. Continue reading
April 2017
DonJoy introduces TriFit OA knee brace
San Diego-based DJO Global in March launched the OA Reaction TriFit Knee brace from DonJoy, the company’s latest osteoarthritis (OA) knee brace designed to provide pain relief to those with moderate to severe knee OA. Continue reading
April 2017
Paceline buys Orthomerica’s Seal PVA biz
Matthews, NC-based Paceline in late March acquired Orlando, FL-based Orthomerica’s Seal PVA business. Continue reading
April 2017
ABC funds journal issue for AOPA papers
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced in March that the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) will sponsor the 2017 AOPA World Congress Presidential Papers, the top 10 clinical education submissions to the congress of original research backed by a full manuscript. Continue reading
April 2017
Ottobock acquires BionX active ankle
Austin, TX-based Ottobock HealthCare in March acquired prosthetic foot and ankle maker BionX Medical Technologies, headquartered in Boston, MA. Continue reading
April 2017
KD, OREF award orthopedic researchers
Kappa Delta Sorority and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) in March at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented four awards of $20,000 each to scientists for conducting outstanding musculoskeletal research. The meeting took place March 14-18 in San Diego. Continue reading
April 2017
HHS data validate KOOS JR. survey
Investigators from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) on March 14 presented research at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in San Diego that confirms a seven-question survey developed at the Manhattan-based center is a valid and efficient tool for assessing patient outcomes following revision total knee replacement. Continue reading
April 2017
Curbell aids high school prosthetic project
Orchard Park, NY-based Curbell Plastics in March provided technical expertise and donated material to students in the Technology and Engineering (STEM) Program at Wilson High School in West Lawn, PA. Continue reading
April 2017
PCL brace reduces peak PFJ pressures
The Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics on March 31 published a study of Foothill Ranch, CA-based Össur’s Rebound PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) brace, showing the device significantly reduced peak patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pressures in in PCL-deficient knees compared with no brace. Continue reading
April 2017
Tekscan launches gait analysis system
Boston, MA-based Tekscan on April 28 introduced the worldwide release of its Strideway gait analysis system. The modular pressure measurement system provides kinetic, temporal, and spatial gait parameters, as well pressure and force data. Continue reading
March 2017
SALSA study reports on Orpyx smart insoles
A study published in January found alerts given by Calgary, Canada-based Orpyx Medical Technologies’ smart insoles at least once every two hours could help enhance patients’ adherence to offloading cues. Continue reading
March 2017
FIMS makes CSMR its official journal
The Indianapolis, IN-based International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) in February made Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) the organization’s official journal. It’s now available to all FIMS members at acsm-csmr.org. Continue reading
March 2017
ACFAS conference draws record crowd
The Chicago-based American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reported in March that its 75th anniversary annual Scientific Conference, held February 27-March 2 in Las Vegas, drew more than 1900 foot and ankle surgeons and featured a sold-out exhibit hall, making it the largest-ever conference for the organization. Continue reading
March 2017
AAOS appoints Arend chief executive
The Rosemont, IL-based American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in February announced the appointment of Thomas E. Arend Jr, CAE, as CEO. Arend, whose appointment is effective April 1, will work directly with the AAOS board of directors and executive management team to oversee a staff of 250 and manage an annual budget of $60 million. Continue reading
March 2017
APTA launches PT outcomes registry
The Alexandria, VA-based American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) launched the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry at its Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, TX, held February 15-18. Continue reading
March 2017
White Sox name Verma head physician
The Chicago White Sox in February named Nikhil N. Verma, MD, head team physician for the Chicago White Sox. Verma is a sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and director of the Division of Sports Medicine for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Continue reading
March 2017
Tru-Mold expands era-Medic shoe package
Buffalo, NY-based Tru-Mold in March announced it is extending its Thera-Medic package by applying special practitioner pricing to every shoe in its catalog, including a choice among 13 leather colors, common shoe enhancements such as padded tongues/collars and closure methods, and three pairs of 1/4″ pink and 1/4″ white Plastazote inserts. Continue reading
March 2017
Steadman Clinic completes $68M expansion
The Vail, CO-based Steadman Clinic and Vail Valley Medical Center cut the ribbon on their expanded 26,056-square-foot facility, which includes the new Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute’s surgical skills lab, robotics lab, regenerative medicine lab, biomotion lab, and administrative offices. Continue reading
March 2017
Pedors revamps site for mobile use
Hiram, GA-based Pedors Shoes in February announced its pedors247.com business-to-business ordering website is now fully mobile responsive. Continue reading
March 2017
BOC calls for Newberry award nominees
The Owings Mills, MD-based Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) in February established the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service, an honor named after longtime practitioner, BOC board member, and leader James Newberry Jr, BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD, who died last year. Continue reading
March 2017
Amputee makes horse-racing history
Below knee amputee Guy Disney on February 17 at Sandown Park in Esher, UK, became the first prosthesis-wearing jockey to win at a professional racecourse in Britain. Continue reading
March 2017
AOFAS, M2S launch foot/ankle database
The Rosemont, IL-based American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and M2S, a hospital technology and services provider headquartered in West Lebanon, NH, in February launched the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Outcomes Research Network (OFAR), a patient-reported outcomes data collection system. Continue reading
March 2017
APMA honors Liswood for podiatric service
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) honored Paul J. Liswood, DPM, with its 2016 APMA Meritorious Service Award in late January at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) Foundation for Podiatric Medicine’s Podiatric Clinical Conference and Exhibition. Continue reading
March 2017
Bioness gets FDA clearance for L300 Go
Valencia, CA-based Bioness reported in February that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its functional electrical stimulation device system, which includes thigh and below-knee cuffs, an in-shoe gait sensor, and a wireless control unit. Continue reading
March 2017
AOPA adds OPAI,CMTA as congress partners
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), its international partner organizations, and the 2017 World Congress Planning Committee in February announced that two new partners—the Orthotics and Prosthetics Association of India (OPAI) and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA)… Continue reading
