Ottobock has hired Tom Kuelbs as market manager for orthotics and promoted Adam McPherson to US market manager for the company’s microprocessor knee product area, according to a press release. Kuelbs has a Master’s degree from the Carlson School of…
Year: 2012
Mercy Orthotics and Prosthetics receives 3-year accreditation
Mercy Orthotics and Prosthetics Center announced that it has earned a 3-year accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., according to a company press release. Mercy’s orthotic and prosthetic services are recognized in the…
HNP reduced upper limb loading, muscle stimulation in patient with paraplegia
A hybrid neuroprosthesis can significantly reduce upper limb loading and the amount of muscle stimulation for walking in patients with paraplegia, potentially enabling walking for longer distances and with less effort than with either bracing or functional neuromuscular stimulation alone,…
Mortality risk increased in women with breast cancer, diabetes
Although there is evidence that diabetes is associated with a small increased risk of breast cancer, women with breast cancer and diabetes have an increased all-cause mortality risk, which highlights the importance of maintaining adequate glycemic control alongside anti-cancer treatments…
Medical devices account for large share of inpatient care costs
Although diagnostic imaging services are commonly thought to be the largest contributor to the high cost of inpatient hospital treatment, a recently released study found that medical devices, including artificial joints, might be the biggest contributor, according to a news…
Computer model presents overbooking strategies to use when patients are no-show
The no-show rate and cancellation issues at clinics have been under scrutiny by researchers because they present a significant impact on cost and resource allocation. A recent paper published in the International Journal of Engineering Management and Economics presented a…
Mike Martin, CP, joins Round Rock Orthotics & Prosthetics
Round Rock Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc., located in Round Rock and Austin, Texas, has added Mike Martin, CP, to its staff. Martin worked as a prosthetic technician and graduated from Northwestern University´s prosthetic certification program in 1995. He completed his…
Amputee Coalition nominated for $250,000 grant
This grant will allow the Amputee Coalition to provide more support for amputees and increase the number of children who can experience summer camp. All charities nominated for the Chase Community Giving Program award must be recognized as a public…
Amputee Racers Hope to Become First Adaptive Team to Complete Baja 1000
On November 15, a team of champion motocross racers will attempt to not only finish the most grueling off-road race, the Baja 1000, but become the first team of adaptive, amputee racers to do so. The Baja 1000 is a…
Vanderbilt engineering students win award for robotic prosthesis
Two mechanical engineering graduate students and their professor at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., received the Wyss Institute-IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Award for Translational Research for their work on a robotic leg prosthesis, according to a news release.…