Month: February 2015

NEW ORLEANS —An integrated team approach led by Fred Lerche, PT, CPed, administrative director of the Outpatient Rehab Services and Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Meyer Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital, combines health care workers in O&P with those from physical…

Bionic reconstruction has restored hand function to three patients with brachial plexus injuries including lower root avulsions, according to study results published in The Lancet. Oskar C. Aszmann, MD, PhD, and colleagues report bionic reconstruction – a combined technique of…

Prosthetic advances have pushed O&P ahead, but certain factors after amputation could leave amputees a few steps back.

NEW ORLEANS — The mechanical design of an ankle foot orthosis could influence gait in ambulatory clubfoot patients, according to research presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Robert Lin, CPO, FAAOP, conducted…

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has awarded approximately $8.2 million to three research projects: a prosthetic hand controlled by the nervous system, robotic clothing that aids in walking and biosensors which monitor patients’ use of equipment or exercise…

NEW ORLEANS — A study of the use of socks with Umbrellan technology to treat phantom limb pain showed a decrease in pain for the majority of patients, according to data presented at the American Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists…

The Department of Defense has announced the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 will provide $10 million to the Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program to support military-relevant personal assistive technology outcomes research. The goal of the Orthotics and…

Recently released fourth quarter results from Össur show a 5% increase in net profit over last year and a full year increase of 45%, or $59 million. Fourth quarter results showed sales of $129 million compared to $128 million in…

Recently released fourth quarter results from Össur show a 5% increase in net profit over last year and a full year increase of 45%, or $59 million. Fourth quarter results showed sales of $129 million compared to $128 million in…

Hanger Inc. has announced it will restate a number of previously issued statements containing unaudited interim financial information due to errors identified in the statements. Restatements will be released for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2014, March 31, 2013,…