Month: May 2013

Organisms can sense a tactile stimulus, in real time, through an artificial sensor in a prosthetic hand, according to recent study results published in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. “If you lose your somatosensory system it almost…

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) invites O&P students and residents to present research findings or a particular case study via a poster presentation at the 2013 O&P World Congress to be held Sept. 18-21 in Orlando, Fla. The…

The FDA approved new critical indications for the Combat Ready Clamp to treat unmanageable amputations and pelvic wounds not addressable with standard limb tourniquets. A vise-like tourniquet, the Combat Ready Clamp is approved for use on all five anatomical junctions…

A health insurance company successfully used financial incentives to encourage its obese customers to enroll in and sustain a fitness program, according to a study published in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine. The study included participants insured by Blue Care…

The Pedorthic Foundation announced that it has added two new members, Matthew Mirones, CPed, CPO and Anne Brussok,CPed, to its board of directors, according to a press release. Mirones, a former president of the Pedorthic Footcare Association, has more than…

More breast cancer patients underwent reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy following enactment of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act in January 1999, according to a study published in the journal Cancer. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania looked at…

Researchers at the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute used skin cells to develop patient-specific bone substitutes for use in the repair of large bone defects, according to a news release. The researchers used a technique called reprogramming…

The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics released a webcast addressing some of the questions received during its all-member webinar on April 17. One of the issues that was addressed was the Dear Physician letter and resulting…

Kevin Young will join Ottobock as a sales representative for technical orthopedics, responsible for territory covering Indiana and Kentucky.   Kevin Young With 20 years of experience in the health care industry, Young has previously held positions as account executive…

Researchers at the University of Virginia are looking at how muscles change when runners transition from traditional running in shoes to minimalist running, according to a news release. The study will use static and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with…