Ottobock, in collaboration with Vienna University of Technology, has developed a virtual reality environment to help upper limb amputees practice control skills without impairing the learning of prosthesis control. The amputee’s arm and head movement is tracked by the iotracker…
Day: September 7, 2012
Patients with diabetic neuropathy and foot deformity show most offloading in high-risk locations
Patients with diabetic neuropathy and foot deformity showed the highest offloading success rates of custom-made footwear at known high-risk locations, such as previous ulcer locations and Charcot feet. The lowest success rates, however, were found in forefoot deformities, according to…