A robotic arm exoskeleton used for motor skill training could help people with post-stroke weakness that affects an entire side of the body. In a pilot study, researchers compared the extent of motor learning for people with post-stroke hemiparesis to…
Year: 2016
Study: More than half of lawn mower injuries in children lead to amputation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers found 53% of lawn mower injuries in children result in amputation, according to results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Douglas Armstrong, MD, director of pediatric orthopedic surgery at Penn State Hershey…
A Conversation With Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA
In this issue, O&P News poses five questions to Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA, administrative director of Orthotics & Prosthetics at the University of Michigan Health System. Liberman-Lampear holds a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from Wayne State University and a master’s…
Study: Workplace Flexibility Promotes Employees’ Mental Health
Employee control over schedules increases job satisfaction, decreases negative psychological impacts.
Zimmer Biomet announces acquisition of Ortho Transmission LLC
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Ortho Transmission LLC, including the company’s transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant technology. According to a press release, the technology complements Zimmer Biomet’s collaboration with the U.S. Department of…
VIDEO: Master’s degree is appropriate for today’s clinical knowledge
ORLANDO, Fla. — At the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Thomas P. Karolewski, CP, FAAOP, spoke about historical context of the appropriate level of education needed for today’s orthotists and prosthetists.
Back in the Game
Footwear, custom orthotics can help return injured athletes to their feet more quickly.
ReWalk reports fourth-quarter, year-end 2015 financial results
ReWalk Robotics announced its total revenue grew by 14.7% for the fourth quarter of 2015, with a total of $3.7 million for the year, in its recently released financial results. The results cover the 3-month and 12-month periods ended Dec.…
VIDEO: Work in coordination to get best patient care
ORLANDO, Fla. — At the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Scott Williamson, MBA, CAE, spoke about how the O&P professional can better their relationships with other allied health care professionals. He said this is…
Hands On
Props can help improve understanding from customers and patients alike.