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Gait Assessment Device Provides Dynamic Diagnostic Insights
Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic value.
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Could A New Acellular Matrix Lead To Better Outcomes In Wound Healing And Tendon Coverage?
For those looking for an alternative acellular dermal matrix, which can facilitate wound healing and be beneficial in procedures requiring tendon coverage, one may want to consider the DermaSpan™ Acellular Dermal Matrix.
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An Emerging Option For Metatarsal Head Resurfacing Of The First MPJ
Perhaps you are tired of seeing loosening and pistoning with first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) implants. Perhaps you are trying to alleviate the concerns of a patient who is apprehensive about a fusion procedure and wants to maintain some degree of motion in the first MPJ. Perhaps you are looking for an alternative implant that is technically straightforward.
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Facilitating Increased Stability And Compression Across Fusion Sites
For increased stability with fixation, a reduced risk of soft tissue impingement and improved efficiency in the OR, surgeons may want to consider the use of two new compression plates, the Anchorage™ Lapidus CP Plate and the Anchorage™ MTP CP Plate.
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Elevating The Standard For Orthotic Laboratories
What do you look for in an orthotic laboratory? Perhaps you are looking for the knowledge and expertise that comes from a well-established laboratory. Perhaps you are looking for quality materials in a range of orthotics geared toward athletes as well as business professionals. Perhaps you are looking for quick turnaround on your custom orthotic prescriptions. Perhaps you are looking for a bevy of online resources and a level of personal service that is not so easy to find.
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Can Unique Prefabricated Orthoses Have An Impact For Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot?
Are you looking for affordable orthotic alternatives that offer resilient materials, good arch contours and easy sizing to help correct pediatric flexible flatfoot?
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Walker Boot Offers Array Of Benefits For Patient Comfort
Are you looking for a walker boot that offers reliable immobilization, a rocker bottom and a host of features that facilitate patient adherence and comfort?
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Can Metatarsal Head Resurfacing Have An Impact In Treating Hallux Rigidus?
Emerging research and clinical experience suggest that metatarsal head resurfacing can be a viable option for facilitating pain relief in patients with hallux rigidus.
The HemiCAP® system (Arthrosurface) allows podiatric surgeons to treat localized cartilage lesions and major joint defects that cause toe joint pain, according to the manufacturer. Comprised of three-dimensional mapping technology, a set of instruments to map and prepare the damaged area, and a chrome and titanium implant, the HemiCAP system enables one to precisely align the surface of the implant to the contours of the patient’s articular cartilage surface.
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Exam Chair Offers Better Accessibility For Patients
Ideally, a podiatric exam chair would provide comfort and accessibility for a variety of patients, and facilitate easy maneuverability, flexibility and maintenance for podiatrists.
The Midmark 647 Barrier-Free Podiatry Procedures Chair (Midmark) reportedly succeeds on all of these counts.
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Implant Offers Unique Benefits For Intramedullary Fixation
Whether one is repairing a hammertoe deformity or seeking a better fixation option for a hallux interphalangeal joint fusion, podiatric surgeons may want to consider an implant that offers a two-piece locking design, a larger diameter and a viable alternative to K-wire fixation.
