Day: May 14, 2014

LEIPZIG, Germany — Getting elderly amputees mobilized shortly after amputation surgery speeds healing and reduces the risk for reamputation, according to results from two case studies presented at the OT World Congress, here. Anton Johannesson Anton Johannesson, PhD, OTAB Ortopedteknik…

LEIPZIG, Germany — Getting elderly amputees mobilized shortly after amputation surgery speeds healing and reduces the risk for reamputation, according to results from two case studies presented at the OT World Congress, here. Anton Johannesson Anton Johannesson, PhD, OTAB Ortopedteknik…

LEIPZIG, Germany — A material specifically designed to control temperature within a silicone liner helped reduce moisture content and can enhance wearer comfort and reduce associated health concerns such as inflammation and wounds, according to study results presented here. Barbara…

LEIPZIG, Germany — A material specifically designed to control temperature within a silicone liner helped reduce moisture content and can enhance wearer comfort and reduce associated health concerns such as inflammation and wounds, according to study results presented here. Barbara…

LEIPZIG, Germany — A novel orthosis created by combining computer aided design and manufacture, along with finite element simulation was shown to be effective compared with a traditional plaster TLSO designed for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Julien Clin Julien Clin, PhD,…

LEIPZIG, Germany — A novel orthosis created by combining computer aided design and manufacture, along with finite element simulation was shown to be effective compared with a traditional plaster TLSO designed for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Julien Clin Julien Clin, PhD,…

The FDA announced marketing approval of the DEKA Arm System, the first prosthetic arm that performs multiple, simultaneous powered movements controlled by electrical signals from electromyogram electrodes. According to a FDA news release, the electromyogram electrodes in the DEKA Arm…