Month: March 2013

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently hosted First Climb and First Volley clinics for Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. The First Climb Clinic, which was directed by Ronnie Dickson, CP, included more than 20 children with physical disabilities…

Mayo Clinic announced that Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin Cities will become part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, building on the decade-long collaboration between physicians in both organizations. “Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities is delighted to…

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease the risk for diabetes in obese children and adolescents, according to a recently published study. Researchers from the University of Missouri recruited 35 prediabetic obese patients from the University of Missouri Adolescent Diabetes and Obesity…

New research shows that race may be a factor as to whether a patient with lower extremity ischemia would undergo an amputation or receive revascularization. The study, published in JAMA Surgery, found that nonwhite patients were more likely to receive…

NHIC, the Jurisdiction A Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administration Contractor (DME MAC A) announced that it will be initiating a widespread prepayment probe of claims for lumbar sacral orthoses with HCPCS codes L0631 and L0637 as a result of a…

Many medical practices cannot accommodate patients with mobility impairment, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study looked at 256 medical practices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Portland, Ore. and Boston. The medical practices were divided…

There is no significant difference in the prevalence or intensity of phantom limb pain experienced by patients with diabetes compared with those without diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Pain. The researchers administered a questionnaire by mail…

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) launched First Row, the newest clinic in its series of First Clinics, during the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Orlando.   First Row teaches adaptive rowing…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the 2013 Annual Enrollment Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) through April 15. This extension is prospective only for new claims received on or after the…

Running shoes with a heavy cushioned heel may alter running biomechanics in adolescents, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chicago. The study included 12 adolescent competitive athletes. Each participant ran…