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  FTC Approves Ottobock’s MPK Divesture to Proteor The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved an application by Otto Bock HealthCare North America, Austin, Texas, to divest prosthetic assets to Proteor, headquartered in Dijon, France, with US headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The FTC required Ottob...
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  Powered Knee-Ankle Prostheses Can Improve Hip Compensations People with transfemoral amputations often exhibit gait compensations due to the lack of ankle push-off power and control over swing foot position using passive prostheses. Powered prostheses can restore this functionality, but their effects on co...
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  BOC Recognized for Pandemic Response The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has been recognized as a silver winner of a 2020 Golden Bridge Award. The award's "Company Rethinking of the Year" category applauds companies that have demonstrated resiliency and creativity in adapt...
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  AOPA Names 2021 Board of Directors The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced its 2021 board of directors. The executive committee will consist of Traci Dralle, CFm, who assumes the role of president; Jeff Lutz, CPO, who moves into the role of immediate past...
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  Study Testing Powered KAFO Seeks Participants Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics, headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, is seeking participants for a research study to evaluate the benefits of a custom KAFO with a powered knee joint system in patients with lower-limb paralysis or weakness. Pro...
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  Martin Bionics Named in TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020 Martin Bionics, Oklahoma City, has been named to TIME magazine's list of Best Inventions of 2020, for its Socket-less Socket, which uses lightweight conforming and breathable fabrics to provide a hammock-like socket fit. Martin Bionics is both a d...
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  NAAOP Webcast: Piloting a Virtual Congressional Fly-In The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) released its latest webcast in which Peter Thomas, JD, discussed prior authorizations, competitive bidding, and a plan to promote passage of O&P legislation with a v...
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  BOC Calls for Certificant of the Year Nominations The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its second annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research, and outreach. "BOC esta...
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  Academy Changes 2021 Annual Meeting Date The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) has changed the date of its 2021 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium to May 4-7, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Based on information gathered from the Centers for Disease...