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…
Year: 2014
Rapid mobilization after amputation reduces risk of reamputation in elderly patients
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…
Phase change material helps regulate temperature inside liner
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…
Phase change material helps regulate temperature inside liner
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…
Novel scoliosis orthosis may boost compliance
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,…
Novel scoliosis orthosis may boost compliance
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,…
FDA approves first EMG-controlled prostheses
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 announces new president of Hanger Clinic
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…
National Science Foundation presents award for powered prosthesis development
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 names new regional sales manager
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…