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Day: November 1, 2011

Children and Adolescents Actively Involved in Sports at Greater Riskfor Knee Injuries

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

Anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tears in children and adolescents active in sports have increased dramatically during the past 12 years, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Pediatric National Conference and Exhibition in Boston. “Our study confirmed…

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What’s the Good Word?

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

The right or wrong word can make all the difference when you’re trying to achieve your goal. I could write for days about the power of words and the effect they have on people but I only have about 450…

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Meet the Fastest Amputee in the World

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

Jerome Singleton has interned at NASA and graduated with a triple major
from Morehouse College and the University of Michigan. He’s pretty fast
too.

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Technique Assesses Quality of CAM Prosthetic Models and Sockets

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

Assessment results can pinpoint manufacturing errors and improvequality.

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New Material Could Speed the Healing of Open Wounds in Patients With Diabetes

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

Patients with diabetes who suffer from hard-to-heal open wounds may soon have help in the form of a cottony glass material developed at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The glass fiber material could become a source of relief for…

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MedPAC Commission Endorses Proposal to Repeal Sustainable Growth Rate

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has voted to endorse a proposal repealing the sustainable growth rate, replacing it with a 10-year alternative funded in part through 5.9% Medicare specialist payment cuts over the next 3 years followed by a 7-year…

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Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

Alhough complementary and alternative medical treatments such as herbal supplements are growing in popularity, a review article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes a number of these products can have serious, potentially harmful side…

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Study: Hinged Brace Had No Effect in Medial Collateral Ligament Recovery

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

DUBLIN — Using a hinged brace after treating medial collateral ligament injuries had no effect in returning function in range of motion, according to a presenter here. “Medical collateral ligaent injuries cause significant functional impairment,” L.A.K. Khan said at the…

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Stock and Bill: Proceed With Caution

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

O&P business owners must research the legal issuesbefore pursuing the arrangement with a referral source.

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Children With High or Low Energy Trauma May Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

November 1, 2011 Terense KempUncategorized

SAN ANTONIO — Children with either high or low energy trauma may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association 27th Annual Meeting. “The purpose of our study was to evaluate high-energy pediatric trauma…

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