Year: 2015

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 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 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…

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 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 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…

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…

A multi-institutional group of researchers has developed a “brain-friendly” interface that could someday replace the use of implantable neuroprostheses, according to data recently published in Microsystems and Engineering. While neural prosthetic devices can fail due to rejection from a patient’s…

Many seniors who visit emergency departments overestimate their ability to handle physical tasks, a mistake that can lead to hospital readmission later, according to study findings recently published in Annals of Emergency Medicine. “Ensuring that older adults discharged from the…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched two no-cost training programs designed to help service members and veterans learn skills, earn credentials and advance in civilian careers following separation from service. “My message to transitioning service members is simple:…