Month: March 2015

A study published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International found a similar quality of life when comparing people with partial foot and transtibial amputations. Using a mail survey, Researchers compared the quality of life in 10 patients with partial foot amputation…

The use of custom orthoses can cause significant improvement in static postural stability among advanced figure skaters, according to data recently published in Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Researchers studied seven advanced figure skaters who spent 6 weeks using custom orthoses.…

California-based medical device start-up company LIM Innovations announced its Infinite Socket has generated more than 10 clinical partners and providers since its release in September 2014. “The Infinite Socket is now being used by 55 amputees spanning the nation, including…

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2015 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. The 2015 National Veterans Sports Clinic runs Sept. 13-18 at The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Health Care System. The event…

Residual limb problems after traumatic lower limb amputation could critically reduce activities of daily living for amputees, according to research recently published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Researchers analyzed a cohort of clinical cases in which amputees had received revision surgery…

OP Solutions Inc. has teamed up with the Amputee Coalition to launch Prosthetist Finder, an online directory that allows amputees to find their ideal prosthetist. The new tool is currently featured on the Amputee Coalition’s website and gives users control…

OP Solutions Inc. has teamed up with the Amputee Coalition to launch Prosthetist Finder, an online directory that allows amputees to find their ideal prosthetist. The new tool is currently featured on the Amputee Coalition’s website and gives users control…

Golub Capital announced it has provided financing to support the acquisition of Apex Foot Health Industries by Orthotic Holdings, a Frazier Healthcare portfolio company. “Orthotic Holdings presented the opportunity to invest in the combination of two leading providers of custom…

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Researchers at Michigan Technological University have developed a prosthetic ankle that can improve users’ gait. They are now enhancing the design to improve users’ sight. The design builds from a previous prototype, which offered natural range of motion, and adds…