Month: February 2012

The Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services released the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program annual report, which reported that the government’s health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered nearly $4.1 billion of…

Researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Francisco reported that children treated more than 150 days after an ACL injury have higher rates of other knee injuries, including medial meniscal tears. The study…

      Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics announced that it is now a sponsor of Project Enduring Pride, a community outreach program designed to help wounded soldiers and veterans gain the confidence and independence necessary to return to the civilian…

Central Brace & Limb, in association with OPAF and the First Clinics, will host a First Dive Scuba Clinic on Sunday, March 4 from 2 pm -5 pm at the Avon High School Pool in Avon, Ind. First Dive Adaptive…

Ossur announced that its sales growth for 2011 amounted to $401 million, up 9% from sales in 2010. Bracing and supports had the highest sales growth with a 15% increase from 2010. In 2011, Ossur opened a new facility in…

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with severe chronic plantar fasciitis who received a platelet-rich plasma injection had a more durable response than patients who received a cortisone injection, according to a presenter here. “Platelet-rich plasma is significantly more effective than cortisone…

    Marc Bechler Medi USA announced that Marc Bechler has been promoted to the position of O&P District Manager. In his new role, Marc will be managing territories in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Indiana, Arkansas,…

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. announced net sales of $248.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $21.6 million, or 9.5%, from the fourth quarter of 2010. Net sales also increased 12.4% for the year ended December…

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia will host an amputee workshop about pain management on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 am to 12 pm. A panel of speakers will discuss ways to treat and manage pain. The topics will include treatment…

The Amputee Coalition, in association with OPAF and McKeever’s First Ride, is hosting Limb Loss Education Day on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 5 pm at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Atlanta. This event, which will debut during National…