Powered Prosthetic Feet Osteoarthritis Risk: What This New Study Shows

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Powered Prosthetic Feet Osteoarthritis Risk: What This New Study Shows Intro Powered prosthetic feet osteoarthritis risk is an important topic for people with a below-knee (transtibial) amputation and their care teams. Many hope that powered ankles will “protect” the intact knee by improving push-off and smoothing out gait. A new study in the Journal of […]

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Static Progressive Elbow Bracing: Early Range-of-Motion Gains in Just 3 Months

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Static progressive elbow bracing has shown to significantly improve range of motion (ROM) for patients recovering from elbow trauma or surgery — often within just three months.A 2025 cohort study from Erasmus MC followed 29 patients and found meaningful improvements in motion and function, with over half of patients satisfied and no brace-related complications reported.

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Intact Foot Plantar Pressure in Amputees: What Clinicians & Patients Should Know

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Introduction Intact foot plantar pressure can quietly climb after a leg amputation—especially in people with diabetes or vascular disease—raising the chances of skin breakdown and ulcers.A 2025 scoping review pulled together 10 studies to see how the intact foot handles pressure and sensation after someone starts using a prosthesis. Key Findings Why It Matters For

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Four-Site Myoelectric Prosthesis After the Starfish Procedure Improves Hand Function and Patient Satisfaction

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Intro: For people with partial hand amputations, performing daily tasks like buttoning a shirt or typing on a keyboard can be extremely difficult. Traditional prosthetic hands often move as one unit, limiting dexterity and fine control. A new study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluated how combining the Starfish procedure—a surgical technique

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Reactive-Dynamic Orthotic Ankle Joints Improve Function in KAFO Users

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Intro: For people who depend on a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) to walk safely, small improvements in joint technology can make a big difference in daily life. A new study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics explored whether adding a reactive-dynamic orthotic ankle (RDA) joint can improve gait and comfort compared to conventional ankle

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Adjustable Temporary Socket May Improve Early Prosthetic Fitting for Arm Amputees

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Introduction Early prosthetic fitting plays a critical role in recovery for individuals with upper limb amputations. However, many patients miss the optimal “Golden Period” — the first month after amputation — due to long approval times and custom fabrication delays.A new study from the Medical University of Vienna introduces the BeneFit socket, a 3D-printed, adjustable

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Osseointegrated Finger Implants Show High Infection Risk: Lessons from the ITAP Study

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Introduction Osseointegration technology allows prosthetic limbs to connect directly to bone, offering better control and comfort than traditional sockets. But when this approach was applied to finger amputations using a custom implant called the intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthesis (ITAP), results were not what researchers hoped for. A new study in the Journal of Prosthetics and

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Do Helmets Really Help Babies with Flat Head Syndrome? A New Meta-Analysis

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Introduction Flat head syndrome — also called positional cranial deformation or plagiocephaly — is one of the most common conditions in babies. Parents are often advised to start with repositioning or physical therapy, but when is a cranial remolding orthosis (helmet) the better option? A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience reviewed

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Parents Speak: How Cranial Helmets Impact Families Beyond Head Shape

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Introduction When a baby is diagnosed with flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly), treatment often includes a cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) — commonly called a cranial helmet. Most studies focus on how well helmet therapy corrects head shape. However, a new Mayo Clinic study explored an equally important question: how do parents feel about

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Bone-Anchored vs Socket Prostheses: Improving Quality of Life for Above-Knee Amputees

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Intro: For people living with above-knee (transfemoral) amputations, socket prostheses have long been the standard of care. However, many experience discomfort, poor suspension, or limited mobility. Recent advances in bone-anchored prostheses (BAP)—which connect directly to the femur through osseointegration—offer a potential breakthrough. A 2025 meta-analysis published in Orthopaedic Surgery examined whether these implants truly improve

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