Month: May 2014

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…

Hanger Inc. announced Richmond L. Taylor, executive vice president of Hanger Inc. and president and chief operating officer of Hanger Clinic, will retire on Dec. 31 and Samuel M. Liang will fill his position. Liang will start as an executive…

The National Science Foundation awarded Xiangrong Shen, PhD, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama college of Engineering, the CAREER Award to assist in his work on a powered prosthesis that mimics natural joints. According to a…

Ability Dynamics has appointed Vincent Leone as its new regional sales manager, according to a press release. Leone spent the last 11 years at Silipos and Freedom Innovations. In his new role, he will develop regional and national accounts.  “Throughout my…

McKeever’s First Ride held its sixth annual event May 6 in Lawrenceville, Ga., Sponsored by Ottobock and ABC, more than 200 attendees participated in fencing, grooming, roping and other equestrian activities. The event also included live music, a petting zoo,…

UNYQ announced a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site where amputees can design 3-D printed custom fairings and other ornaments for their prosthetic legs. According to a company press release, 20 limited edition collections help amputees to realize their own ideas and personal…

Stephanie Turlo, MSPO, recently joined the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) First Swim staff, according to a press release. Turlo has participated with the First Swim event at Eastern Michigan University for the last 2 years, and in her…

Stephanie Turlo, MSPO, recently joined the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) First Swim staff, according to a press release. Turlo has participated with the First Swim event at Eastern Michigan University for the last 2 years, and in her…

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs), is improving access to health care for veterans, according to recent data released by the VA. The Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs) comprise a provider, a registered nurse care…