Jerome Singleton has interned at NASA and graduated with a triple major
from Morehouse College and the University of Michigan. He’s pretty fast
too.
Author: Terense Kemp
Technique Assesses Quality of CAM Prosthetic Models and Sockets
Assessment results can pinpoint manufacturing errors and improvequality.
New Material Could Speed the Healing of Open Wounds in Patients With Diabetes
Patients with diabetes who suffer from hard-to-heal open wounds may soon have help in the form of a cottony glass material developed at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The glass fiber material could become a source of relief for…
MedPAC Commission Endorses Proposal to Repeal Sustainable Growth Rate
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has voted to endorse a proposal repealing the sustainable growth rate, replacing it with a 10-year alternative funded in part through 5.9% Medicare specialist payment cuts over the next 3 years followed by a 7-year…
Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions
Alhough complementary and alternative medical treatments such as herbal supplements are growing in popularity, a review article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes a number of these products can have serious, potentially harmful side…
Study: Hinged Brace Had No Effect in Medial Collateral Ligament Recovery
DUBLIN — Using a hinged brace after treating medial collateral ligament injuries had no effect in returning function in range of motion, according to a presenter here. “Medical collateral ligaent injuries cause significant functional impairment,” L.A.K. Khan said at the…
Stock and Bill: Proceed With Caution
O&P business owners must research the legal issuesbefore pursuing the arrangement with a referral source.
Children With High or Low Energy Trauma May Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
SAN ANTONIO — Children with either high or low energy trauma may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association 27th Annual Meeting. “The purpose of our study was to evaluate high-energy pediatric trauma…
Hospitalized Children Colonized With MRSA More Vulnerable To MRSAInfections
Hospitalized children who are colonized but not sick with a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection were found to have an 8.5% increased risk of developing full-blown infections during their hospitalizations, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. …
Details are Critical for Reimbursement of Therapeutic Shoes
Until there is bureaucratic relief, the best way to get paid for therapeutic shoes is to pay attention to the details within a flawed system, according to a presenter at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly in…