Soldiers returning from combat in Afghanistan or Iraq reported a higher prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use compared with estimates in the general civilian population, according to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In 2011, researchers collected…
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Higher prevalence of chronic pain, opioid use reported by soldiers returning from combat
Soldiers returning from combat in Afghanistan or Iraq reported a higher prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use compared with estimates in the general civilian population, according to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In 2011, researchers collected…
Disability community advocates policy change on Capitol Hill
The United Spinal Association and the National Spinal Cord Injury Association gathered recently for the third annual Roll on Capitol Hill event, where they addressed polices that impact quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Attendees took part in congressional office visits…
Disability community advocates policy change on Capitol Hill
The United Spinal Association and the National Spinal Cord Injury Association gathered recently for the third annual Roll on Capitol Hill event, where they addressed polices that impact quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Attendees took part in congressional office visits…
Insurance Fairness Acts Help to End ‘One Limb Per Lifetime’ Restrictions
With the passing of the Affordable Care Act, the O&P industry can again advocate for essential health benefits for amputees.
DARPA Launches Program to Restore Sense of Touch to Amputees
A Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program is developing ways to deliver naturalistic sensations, such as touch and position sense, to amputees while enabling prosthetic control and reducing phantom limb pain. “We have the opportunity to not only significantly improve…
Vanguard Defines Value of a Financial Advisor in New Publication
Image: © Shutterstock Do you currently employ the services of a financial and/or investment advisor? If you do, and you have worked with your advisor for a while, you probably already understand and appreciate the value that advisor has brought…
Peak Knee Contact Forces May Influence High Prevalence of Osteoarthritis in Transtibial Amputees
One of the contributing factors to a greater peak force in the intact leg was due to the hamstrings.
Young Innovators: UHart MSPO Team
Realistic finger design could make prosthesis more lifelike.
Lack of Limb Loss Funding Creates Negative Impact for Amputees
Establishing standardized programs for at-risk patients could help reduce overall costs.