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Combination therapy eases OA knee pain

“…the long-term clinical studies of stimulator treatment have shown reductions in pain and associated symptoms, improved function, overall improvement in OA knees, and substantial deferral of TKA for at least 4 years.” Lower … READ MORE

Optimize bracing for knee OA

Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were seen with the valgus brace. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin By Larry Hand, Lower Extremity Review November 2013 ▽ Table of Contents … READ MORE

It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA

The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. From strength training to low-impact exercise, researchers have explored exercise as prescription medicine for years. At the 2015 American College of … READ MORE

Brace yourself for knee pain relief

If you’re among the estimated 10 million [Americans, annually] who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, take heart in knowing that several nonsurgical options, pharmacologic and otherwise, are available for … READ MORE

Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery

Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement benefits patients. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that patients benefit from a one-on-one education session provided by a physical … READ MORE

Ankle-foot orthoses improve CP gait

Strategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and wedge-based tuning significantly improve ankle and knee kinematics in children with cerebral palsy, according to separate studies from Greenvile, SC, and … READ MORE

Glucosamine-chondroitin shown protective for 6 years in patients with knee OA

Cartilage volume loss was reduced in patients with knee osteoarthritis who supplemented with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, and retention of cartilage was related to exposure time to treatment during a period of 6 years, … READ MORE

Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)

Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and so are spring marathons, meaning that many people soon will begin a new or augmented running program. Many also will wind up sidelined by injury. But a … READ MORE

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction

Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common chest wall deformities. In this study, we aimed to characterize how patients obtained information about these deformities, as well as patients’ family … READ MORE

Meniscus surgery criteria called into question

Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears whose knees catch and lock, researchers say. In a secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial, such patients fared equally well … READ MORE

Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls

Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related injuries and adverse psychological consequences of falls in persons with knee OA. Hikers in Banff National Park Symptoms of knee instability in older adults … READ MORE

Rockers and rollovers: Implications for AFOs

Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components of gait, and designing ankle foot orthoses and other orthotic and prosthetic devices to specifically address impairments in the way certain patients … READ MORE

Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs

For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is key to improving gait efficiency and reducing fatigue. But experts are only beginning to understand the biomechanical complexities that influence … READ MORE

Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns

Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed appear to respond to and utilize the energy storing and releasing properties of a carbon fiber composite ankle foot orthosis differently from those who … READ MORE

Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes

Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research found that hallux valgus and too-narrow footwear contribute to foot-specific disability in children with Down syndrome. … READ MORE

Wearable chair for surgeons

Here is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less muscle fatigue. It supports a half-sitting posture and reduces the burden of standing for hours each day. Cool Wearables. Archelis wearable chair helps … READ MORE

Effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management of knee osteoarthritis

A new study from Western’s Bone and Joint Institute could save the health-care system millions of dollars while also preventing some of the more than 250 million knee osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers from going under the knife. British … READ MORE

Gait and energy efficiency of stance control knee–ankle–foot orthoses

Stance control orthoses are a new generation of orthotic intervention that could potentially be significant in assisting to improve the gait kinematics by knee-ankle-foot orthosis users. The use of knee-ankle-foot orthoses with drop … READ MORE

Strategies to reduce progression of structural changes in osteoarthritis

Chondroitin sulfate is more efficient than anti-inflammatory drugs for delaying the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Pelletier, et al, Osteoarthritis Research Unit, University of Montréal Hospital Centre, Notre-Dame Hospital, … READ MORE

Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2008. The guidelines have been helpful and have stimulated discussion among physicians as … READ MORE

Is your child’s achy back more than just growing pains?

Nearly one in three adolescents report back pain. According to a new literature review in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it’s becoming more common for children and adolescents … READ MORE

OA bracing: Spin class

Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City confirms that the kinetic effects of osteoarthritis knee bracing are in fact related to bracing’s effects on knee pain—but not in … READ MORE

Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly aberrant biomechanical forces and pathological responses to them, as key factors in osteoarthritis (OA) disease progression. However, little is known about … READ MORE

Going the distance – all 26.2 miles – with MS

Cheryl Hile started running marathons before she was diagnosed with MS, and her goals have only gotten bigger since. Cheryl Hile’s new goal is to become the first person with MS to run seven marathons on seven continents in 12 … READ MORE

When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon

One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to healthcare is our tendency to rely far too much on technology such as MRI findings, and too little on our physical exam findings and on the story our patient … READ MORE

Spenser’s knee braces are awesome!

Up and coming superstar Spenser Wilton’s father writes about Endurocross competition and knee safety. I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much Spenser likes his new knee braces. Only days after he got them, he … READ MORE

Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with the medial compartment most commonly affected. The direction of external forces and limb orientation during walking results in an adduction moment that … READ MORE

Knee brace reduces damage, pain in osteoarthritis

For the first time, a scientific study has shown that a simple slip-on knee brace reduces bone marrow lesions and pain associated with osteoarthritis. Alice Goodman, Medscape Multispecialty October 31, 2013 “There is a pressing … READ MORE

Lil Soles Footwear children’s shoes in Calgary

Marc recommends Little Footprints and Lil Soles for ‘AFO friendly footwear.’ Little Footprints is a family run boutique, which specializes in developmentally conducive children’s footwear. We carry Calgary’s biggest … READ MORE

Tomasz Bugajski, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering

Tomasz’s Master’s thesis was focused on the Calgary Protocol for the Treatment of Pectus Carinatum, developed by Dr. David S. Sigalet, General Surgery Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. This method of … READ MORE

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