The Amputee Coalition recently announce the recipients of the Burgess Award, which recognizes professionals serving the limb loss community. Cindy Poorman, MSPT, of Aurora, Col., and Joseph Webster, MD, of Sandusky, Ohio are this year’s recipients. The recipients were announced…
Month: August 2015
Amputee Coalition announces Burgess Award recipients
The Amputee Coalition recently announce the recipients of the Burgess Award, which recognizes professionals serving the limb loss community. Cindy Poorman, MSPT, of Aurora, Col., and Joseph Webster, MD, of Sandusky, Ohio are this year’s recipients. The recipients were announced…
Gangrene, other limb loss symptoms may be caused by blood clots
A hematologist has identified the cause of a number of limb loss syndromes, according to study results published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine. Ted Warkentin, MD, FRCPC, professor of medicine and of pathology and molecular medicine for…
3D Systems, e-NABLE Community Foundation announce partnership
3D Systems, based in Rock Hill, S.C., recently announced a partnership with e-NABLE Community Foundation to support e-NABLE, the global network of makers, inventors and designers who create 3-D printed functional prosthetic hands for people in need. According to a…
Ekso Bionics reports second-quarter results
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. recently reported financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2015. The company reported revenue of $2.1 million for the three months ending June 30, 2015, a 75% increase over the $1.2 million revenue reported for…
CMS releases timeline for DMEPOS competitive bidding
CMS has announced the bidding timeline for the Round 1 2017 competition of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program. Round 1 2017 contracts will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. The Round 1 2017…
Over half of US adults report suffering from some degree of pain
It is estimated that roughly 126 million adults in the U.S. regularly experience varying levels of pain, according to recently published data in the Journal of Pain. “The number of people who suffer from severe and lasting pain is striking,”…
Rehab Systems announces new hire
Rehab Systems Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies recently announced Brian Greer, CP, BOCO, has joined its staff as a prosthetist/orthotist. Greer will lead the Rehab Systems office in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he will focus on policies and procedures to improve…
Researchers developing soft robotic glove for post-stroke hand rehabilitation
Researchers are developing a soft robotic glove that can open and close a patient’s hand to provide relief for stroke victims The project is led by Muthu Wijesundara, PhD, University of Texas Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) principal research scientist, through…
NAAOP announces new board members
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics has announced two new additions to its board of directors. Gordon Stevens, CPO and Mike Rayer, CP join the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP) board…