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From Medscape, 11/1/11… Recently in the British Medical Journal, there was a very interesting randomized study for the treatment of chronic low back pain that was performed in Norway. The investigators recruited 116 patients with chronic low back pain and randomly assigned them into 3 groups. The active treatment group received epidural injections of...
Has your staff received the appropriate training or licensing/ certification to perform orthopedic procedures in your office? Information from Medscape, edited for our orthopedic membership October 10, 2011 — A watchdog agency in the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to know how many office visits, consultations, eye exams, skin grafts...
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Removable Brace Versus Casting in Children with Low-Risk Ankle Fractures Boutis K, Willan AR, Babyn P, Narayanan UG, Alman B, and Schuh S. Pediatrics. 2007;119(6):e1256-63. Summary The authors review other studies demonstrating that distal fractures of the fibula are the most common isolated fracture of the lower extremity....
The history of the cast shoe goes back to 1976 when the first commercial fiberglass tape called Lightcast II was introduced. Plaster casts had rubber heels attached to them to help patients walk on weight bearing casts. This was not possible on the first fiberglass tapes due to the curing process being activated by...
Course Feedback from N. Trieste, RN, MBA Geisinger Medical Center Dept of Orthopedics Positive aspects of the course: Hands on demonstration was very beneficial; opportunity to practice several times and in different combinations Learned a lot of new and updated casting techniques and basic tricks of the trade that make casting quicker and more...
Significant casting and splinting complications, although uncommon, can be more severe than many clinicians might anticipate. Even the most astute clinician may easily miss these complications. We present two cases of infectious life- or limb-threatening cast/splint complications presenting to a single pediatric emergency department (ED). We also review the pediatric and adult medical literature regarding such complications,...
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Orthopedic Technologists in Texas may be committing a misdemeanor if they apply a brace that has a ROM hinge or requires adjusting such as molding, bending or cutting. Download the PDF’s/Word Docs attached which includes my letter to the Texas Board of Orthotics & Prosthetics and their response ASOP will keep you informed about...