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Month: November 2011
New Material Could Speed the Healing of Open Wounds in Patients With Diabetes
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…
MedPAC Commission Endorses Proposal to Repeal Sustainable Growth Rate
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…
Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions
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…
Study: Hinged Brace Had No Effect in Medial Collateral Ligament Recovery
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…
Stock and Bill: Proceed With Caution
O&P business owners must research the legal issuesbefore pursuing the arrangement with a referral source.
Children With High or Low Energy Trauma May Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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…
Hospitalized Children Colonized With MRSA More Vulnerable To MRSAInfections
Hospitalized children who are colonized but not sick with a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection were found to have an 8.5% increased risk of developing full-blown infections during their hospitalizations, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. …
Details are Critical for Reimbursement of Therapeutic Shoes
Until there is bureaucratic relief, the best way to get paid for therapeutic shoes is to pay attention to the details within a flawed system, according to a presenter at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly in…
Find the Best Apps for Pedorthics
Portability and convenience make apps good clinical investments.