MINNEAPOLIS — Compared with nonsurgical treatment, patients who underwent surgery to treat adult spinal deformity had a significant increase of quality-adjusted life years at 1, 2 and 3 years post-surgery, according to a speaker here. Health-related quality of life outcomes…
Month: October 2015
O&P News to provide live coverage of AOPA National Assembly
SAN ANTONIO — O&P News will provide live coverage from the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, which take place Oct. 7-10 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The assembly will offer five concurrent session tracks for orthotists,…
Study: Community characteristics affect health of residents with spinal cord injury
Researchers at the Penn Graduate School of education found that community-built environmental influence has an effect on the health of people with spinal cord injury, according to results published recently in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Amanda Botticello, PhD,…
Study: Community characteristics affect health of residents with spinal cord injury
Researchers at the Penn Graduate School of education found that community-built environmental influence has an effect on the health of people with spinal cord injury, according to results published recently in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Amanda Botticello, PhD,…
Rapid pulmonary function decline not always seen in adults with increased scoliosis deterioration
MINNEAPOLIS — Middle-aged individuals diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis before they were 10 years old underwent a decline in forced vital capacity and total lung capacity despite how deteriorated their condition was and the status of their pulmonary function, according to…
Bracing, posterior fusion result in improved HRQOL in patients with AIS
MINNEAPOLIS — The use of a Boston Brace and posterior spine fusion led to similar long-term health-related quality of life outcomes and satisfaction ratings for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a presenter, here. Patients who underwent either treatment…
Fillauer announces new Chattanooga manufacturing facility
Fillauer recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing ceremony with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. The new, 35,000 square foot facility is located at 2880 Amnicola Highway in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company,…
Fillauer announces new Chattanooga manufacturing facility
Fillauer recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing ceremony with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. The new, 35,000 square foot facility is located at 2880 Amnicola Highway in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company,…
Ekso Bionics hires senior medical device executive for Europe, Middle East, Africa markets
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. recently announced the hiring of Ruediger Hausherr as senior medical device executive for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. According to a company press release, Hausherr brings more than 20 years of experience to…
Ekso Bionics hires senior medical device executive for Europe, Middle East, Africa markets
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. recently announced the hiring of Ruediger Hausherr as senior medical device executive for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. According to a company press release, Hausherr brings more than 20 years of experience to…