ORLANDO, Fla. — A cost-utility comparison between the C-Leg and a variety of mechanical knees showed a mobility benefit for use of the C-Leg in amputees aged 40 years and older, according to a speaker, here. Co-author Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng,…
Month: September 2013
Study finds C-Leg cost-effective for older users
ORLANDO, Fla. — A cost-utility comparison between the C-Leg and a variety of mechanical knees showed a mobility benefit for use of the C-Leg in amputees aged 40 years and older, according to a speaker, here. Co-author Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng,…
Hans Georg Näder awarded International Lifetime Achievement Award
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association awarded Hans Georg Näder with its first International Lifetime Achievement Award. “This award embodies the spirit of service, leadership and accomplishment marked by the recipient’s contributions to the world of orthotics…
Weight distribution asymmetry found in transfemoral amputees using microprocessor knee
ORLANDO, Fla. — Amputees showed reduced asymmetry during sit-to-stand trials while using a microprocessor knee, but had longer rise times, according to results of a study presented at the O&P World Congress, here. “We are concerned about the comorbidities that people develop…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Company culture is a critical aspect of the business valuation process, according to a presenter who provided tips on how potential buyers develop appropriate valuations of O&P businesses at the O&P World Congress. “At the end of…
Strong company culture can increase business valuation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Company culture is a critical aspect of the business valuation process, according to a presenter who provided tips on how potential buyers develop appropriate valuations of O&P businesses at the O&P World Congress. “At the end of…
Review finds conflicting evidence on AFO efficacy in post-stroke patients
ORLANDO, Fla. — A literature review on the use of ankle foot orthoses in post-stroke patients found conflicting evidence of efficacy based on several different outcome measures. Jason Jennings, BS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, area clinic manager at Hanger clinic, Houston,…
ORLANDO, Fla. — A literature review on the use of ankle foot orthoses in post-stroke patients found conflicting evidence of efficacy based on several different outcome measures. Jason Jennings, BS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, area clinic manager at Hanger clinic, Houston,…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers found that two microprocessor knees displayed similar performance during functionality and safety tests, however, the cost-effectiveness of one requires more research. “It is not about high processing speed and more sensors,” Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOP…
Researchers find similar functionality in comparison of microprocessor knees
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers found that two microprocessor knees displayed similar performance during functionality and safety tests, however, the cost-effectiveness of one requires more research. “It is not about high processing speed and more sensors,” Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOP…