The Vanderbilt prosthesis, the first powered knee and ankle transfemoral device, is a 7-year effort directed by Michael Goldfarb, H. Fort Flowers professor of mechanical engineering, Vanderbilt University. The Vanderbilt prosthesis distinguishes itself from traditional microprocessor prostheses by requiring less…
Day: October 1, 2011
Researchers at the MEC Symposium Share Their Latest Developments
The multidisciplinary symposium presents the latest advances in upper
extremity myoelectric control.
New Technology Developed for Children With Early Onset Scoliosis
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), of every 1,000 children, three to five develop spinal curves that need treatment. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the most common type of scoliosis among children, generally occurs after the age of 10 years.…
Physician Outlines Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure for ChildrenWith Scoliosis
A recently published article has outlined a minimally invasive technique for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The procedure was detailed in an article published in Scoliosis. “Minimally invasive techniques have been utilized for multilevel pathology, including adult lumbar degenerative scoliosis,” study author…
Hooked on Helping People
Laurie Sullivan’s unconventional journey down the road to
pedorthics.
Low Vitamin D Related to Decreased Response to Bisphosphonates
Women with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels greater than 33 ng/mL are seven times more likely to benefit from bisphosphonate therapy compared with women with lower levels, according to researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. “Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels above those…
Postcasting Orthotic Protocol Retooling Could Improve Ponseti Technique Success Rates
Success rates in treatment with the
Program Aims to Improve Osteoporosis Identification and Treatment
The “Own the Bone” program effectively educates patients with osteoporosis who have recently sustained a fragility fracture on measures to seek future treatment, improve bone strength, reduce their risk of future fractures and facilitate conversations with their caregivers. …
Limited Hand Surgery, Microvascular/Replantation On-call Resources Seen at Trauma Centers
LAS VEGAS — The availability of on-call resources for emergency hand surgery and microvascular/replantation services at U.S. trauma centers remains inconsistent, according to recently presented findings on level 1 and 2 institutions. Bret C. Peterson, MD, presented his team’s research…
Commonalities Across Hospitals Guide MRSA Bundle Implementation
After implementing changes to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in intensive care units, researchers from Indiana found five common themes imperative to successful bundle implementation and may serve as a descriptive and systemic model for future initiatives. “Our research found…