Year: 2014

A recent study presented at the annual Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, Calif., suggests interplay between skin cells and skin-dwelling bacteria could influence how quickly wounds heal. “This study gives us a much better understanding of the types of…

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics has added two new members to its team, according to a company press release. Jamie Gandert, MSPO, board eligible orthotist and resident prosthetist, will be joining the Exton, Pa. office. She received a master’s degree in…

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics has added two new members to its team, according to a company press release. Jamie Gandert, MSPO, board eligible orthotist and resident prosthetist, will be joining the Exton, Pa. office. She received a master’s degree in…

Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA, president of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, released a letter to The New York Times citing concerns about recent study results published in BMJ that discouraged the use of a cranial helmet for standard treatment for…

Ottobock announced the appointment of Scott Weber as global product manager along with his role as US senior market manager for socket technology. Scott Weber   Weber will assume responsibility for the Harmony vacuum portfolio, concurrently reporting to Ottobock leadership…

Ottobock announced the appointment of Scott Weber as global product manager along with his role as US senior market manager for socket technology. Scott Weber   Weber will assume responsibility for the Harmony vacuum portfolio, concurrently reporting to Ottobock leadership…

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has released a statement suggesting ways in which CMS can combat fraud within the O&P profession. “We believe the most effective system is one that prevents fraud before it starts,” AOPA said in…

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has released a statement suggesting ways in which CMS can combat fraud within the O&P profession. “We believe the most effective system is one that prevents fraud before it starts,” AOPA said in…

Ottobock North America has announced the promotion of Kathy Schuerman to vice president of finance. Schuerman joined Ottobock in 2006 as controller, and most recently served as executive director of finance, after being promoted in 2012. Kathy Schuerman   “In…

Ottobock North America has announced the promotion of Kathy Schuerman to vice president of finance. Schuerman joined Ottobock in 2006 as controller, and most recently served as executive director of finance, after being promoted in 2012. Kathy Schuerman   “In…