A recent study examining force loads on the plantar fascia while running on different surfaces could provide a better understanding for preventing and treating potential injuries in the foot. The study, which was published in the journal Research in Sports…
Day: April 18, 2012
Hector Kay lecturer describes providing orthopedic care to Pacific Rim children
BANFF, Canada — Hector Kay lecturer, Ellen M. Raney, MD, chief of staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children, described the challenges of improving the lives of the children in the Pacific basin at this year’s Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)…
Orthopedic surgeons must balance technology and clinical experience when considering amputation
BANFF, Canada — The causes of amputation have changed in the past 20 years as vascular disease amputations continue to rise. In 1990, a study revealed that vascular disease accounted for 70% of all amputations. In 2012, that number has…