An expected commitment of $2 million from a combination of private investors, foundations and federal funds will allow the Toronto-based company, LegWorks, to mass produce an innovative, affordable prosthetic knee for amputees in developing countries, according to a press release.…
Year: 2015
OPAF’s First Clinics arrive in New Jersey
MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation’s First Clinics arrived in New Jersey this past weekend with the First Climb and First Volley events. Held in conjunction with Shriners Hospital for Children, the First Clinics offered adaptive…
OPAF’s First Clinics arrive in New Jersey
MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation’s First Clinics arrived in New Jersey this past weekend with the First Climb and First Volley events. Held in conjunction with Shriners Hospital for Children, the First Clinics offered adaptive…
OPIE Software holds first conference for OPIE, Futura users
More than 170 people were in attendance for OPIE Software’s inaugural OPIE Con, a conference and training event for Futura and OPIE users. The event theme was “Come together. Get energized. Push your practice to new heights.” OPIE Con offered…
OPIE Software holds first conference for OPIE, Futura users
More than 170 people were in attendance for OPIE Software’s inaugural OPIE Con, a conference and training event for Futura and OPIE users. The event theme was “Come together. Get energized. Push your practice to new heights.” OPIE Con offered…
New surgical technique could reduce incidence of Charcot foot
Charcot foot, a debilitating foot deformity linked with diabetes that can lead to amputation in severe cases, is increasing in the United States, according to data recently published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. However, a new form…
New surgical technique could reduce incidence of Charcot foot
Charcot foot, a debilitating foot deformity linked with diabetes that can lead to amputation in severe cases, is increasing in the United States, according to data recently published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. However, a new form…
Study of muscle mechanics could lead to better running ‘blades’ for amputees
A researcher at the University of Idaho is studying the muscle interactions of runners to help companies design better prostheses. Craig McGowan, PhD, an assistant professor of biological sciences, along with the help of students is developing a computer simulation…
Study of muscle mechanics could lead to better running ‘blades’ for amputees
A researcher at the University of Idaho is studying the muscle interactions of runners to help companies design better prostheses. Craig McGowan, PhD, an assistant professor of biological sciences, along with the help of students is developing a computer simulation…
Myomo, Paralyzed Veterans of America announce partnership
Myomo has announced a new partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America, through which the company will provide financial assistance for programs for paralyzed veterans while educating members of Paralyzed Veterans of America on the potential benefits of the MyoPro myoelectric…