The Amputee Coalition announced that its president and chief executive officer, Kendra Calhoun, will be resigning effective August 31, according to a news release. In her new role, Calhoun will serve as senior vice president of marketing and public at…
Month: August 2013
Össur launches custom knee orthosis app
Össur announced the launch of SmartMeasure, an interactive, photo-based app intended to help clinicians select, measure and submit specifications for patients needing custom knee orthoses. According to a press release, the SmartMeasure digital measuring system is intended to make custom…
PAD incidence rates rising worldwide
The global incidence rate of peripheral artery disease (PAD) increased 24% from 2000 to 2010, according to a study published in The Lancet. The researchers performed a systematic review of literature on the prevalence of PAD, which included 34 community-based…
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) released a statement addressing rumors that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may be extending the competitive bidding program for off-the-shelf (OTS) orthotics to more than 100 orthotic devices. According to…
AOPA releases statement about competitive bidding for orthoses
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) released a statement addressing rumors that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may be extending the competitive bidding program for off-the-shelf (OTS) orthotics to more than 100 orthotic devices. According to…
Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that the application of low-intensity ultrasound directly to a wound significantly accelerated the healing process, according to a study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. The researchers treated patients…
Researchers develop ultrasound patch for treatment of venous ulcers
Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that the application of low-intensity ultrasound directly to a wound significantly accelerated the healing process, according to a study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. The researchers treated patients…
Ottobock launches two new products
Ottobock recently announced the launch of the WalkOn Reaction AFO and the Harmony E2 electronic vacuum pump option for the Harmony Volume Management System. The lightweight, low profile WalkOn Reaction AFO is fabricated from a prepeg advanced carbon composite. According…
Mike Schultz took home the gold medal at the X Games on Saturday, August 3 in Los Angeles in the Adaptive Moto X race, which returned to the Summer X Games after a 2-year hiatus. With a finish time of…
Schultz wins gold at X Games
Mike Schultz took home the gold medal at the X Games on Saturday, August 3 in Los Angeles in the Adaptive Moto X race, which returned to the Summer X Games after a 2-year hiatus. With a finish time of…