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Snake Bites to the Lower Extremity Reported to U.S. Emergency Departments
Background: Thousands of snake bites occur in the U.S. each year. Venomous snake bites can produce serious adverse effects, and even bites from nonvenomous snakes may cause adverse effects. Snake bites are often treated at hospital emergency departments (EDs). The objective of this study was to describe snake bites to the lower extremity treated at US hospital EDs.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
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Growing Awareness of Unicity Will Drive Sport Science
Like the athletes we study, the field of sport science is always in motion. When combined with medicine, it is a rich and growing environment in which the interaction between daily practice and clinical research contributes to an overall progression in understanding of human performance and biological adaptations.
By Antonio Robustelli, MSc, CSCS
What’s the Point of 3D Printing Orthotics? Options!
Recently, on the Facebook page of Craig Payne, creator of Podiatryarena.com, there was discussion about a published study that compared running biomechanics and perceived comfort between a 3D-printed orthotic and a traditionally manufactured orthotic. The study showed there were no differences between the two devices.
By Bruce E. Williams, DPM
Complimentary Approach Grows, But Some Challenges Remain
Lower Extremity Review can be both proud and excited about its 10th anniversary and its participation in all aspects of sports medicine and podiatry, rehab, fitness, and wellness. As for what the next decade holds, I predict implementing the input and expertise from all the medical specialties, along with educators, trainers, and therapists of all backgrounds, will continue to grow.
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Explosion of Analytics Will Fuel Growth of Sports Medicine
The field of Sports Medicine has undergone exponential growth over the last few years, but still remains in its infancy. So much research and technology have been added to clinical practice since the simple days of “RICE” (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation). The catch phrase for some of this phenomenon is “analytics” and it covers a variety of topics. This is where I believe Sports Medicine is going in the future.
By Howard Osterman, DPM
Technology Is Inevitably Reinventing Orthotics and Prosthetics
Devices and patient care have changed dramatically through the history of the O & P profession. At first, devices were carved of wood, based on visual inspection, then sewn with leather and bent metal; today, we cast in plaster and pull plastic. If history tells us anything, it’s that, first, newer technology will continuously become…
By Jacob Praga, MSBME
Objective Data Will Lead the Transformation of Treatment
The future isn’t coming—it’s arriving at an incredible pace! Technology and the data it can supply have reshaped the planet and those who fail to adopt it will be left in the dust. The need for objective data in treatment decisions will become mandatory both by payers and patients alike.
By Kendon Howard
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