Clinical
Last Updated: May 4
News from The O&P EDGE
- New Technology Allows Real-Time Prosthetic Tuning A team of researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed an algorithm that can be incorporated into the software of any powered prosthesis to automatically tune the amount of power a prosthetic limb needs for a patient to walk comfortably. For example, the algorithm could provide more power to a prosthesis when a patient carries a heavy item.
- 6MWT, ADSC Not Recommended to Assess Prosthetic Feet-related Outcomes
- Study: Development and Validation of a Prosthesis Donning/Doffing Questionnaire
- Study: Prosthetic Function Has More Impact on Gait Than Patient Factors
- AMPnoPRO Can Predict Mobility Outcomes
- Study Evaluates Harness Placement for a Transradial Prosthesis
- Narrative Review Examines Metabolic Energy Expenditure of Ambulation in Lower-Limb Amputees
- Biomechanics Research Reveals Potential to Treat “Runner’s Knee” With Orthotics
- Researchers Seeking Subjects With Transradial Amputations for Study
- Prosthesis Users’ Input Guides Development of Mobility Measure
- 2MWT Predicts the 6MWT, Study Finds
- Texas Military Facility to Take Orthotics Fabrication In-House
- Literature Review: Transtibial Prosthesis Suspension Systems
- Prosthetic Best Practice Guidelines Published by RSLSteeper
- New Software Platform Designs and Tests Prostheses Virtually
- Hemiparetic Walking Speeds Improve with Dual-Channel FES
- Research Examines Use of Shock-Absorbing Pylons for Recreational Amputee Runners
- Endovascular Technique May Reduce PAD-Related Amputations
- Woman Underwent Bone Lengthening Procedure, OI is Next
- HFAO Improves Gait in Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
