Category: Orthopedics

Orthopedics

New Non-Powered Brace Targets Hand Tremors While Preserving Voluntary Movement

A new lightweight, passive wearable brace significantly reduces involuntary hand tremors without motors, batteries, or invasive procedures.

Orthopedics

Hip Osteoarthritis Rehab: Mind Over Matter

New research highlights how brain interference in muscle activation contributes to challenges in rehab for people with hip osteoarthritis, emphasizing the importance of strength training.

Orthopedics

One-Fourth of Former Olympians Develop Osteoarthritis, Per Study

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain later in life, a study notes.

Arthritis

National Osteoarthritis Imaging Center Location Announced

The Arthritis Foundation has announced the future home for its Osteoarthritis Imaging Center (OIC), designed to become the largest repository in the country for imaging data from post-traumatic osteoarthritis clinical trials and therapies.

Braces

Adaptive Pants Accommodate Leg Braces and Casts

You can zip the pants on around the legs in a standing position or while lying down, and the calf and hem of the pant can be vented to accommodate braces and casts.

Joint Replacement

More Patients Able to Go Home Day of Knee Surgery

Many patients are surprised to learn they can go home the same day as knee surgery, thanks to pre-habilitation and improvements in knee replacement technology, surgical technique, and pain management.

Orthotics

Hanger Acquires O&P Company

Hanger Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire an orthotics and prosthetics manufacturer.