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Blount's disease, also known as tibia vara, is a rare growth disorder that affects children, causing the legs to bow outward just below the knees. A small amount of bowing is normal in young infants. However, their legs usually straighten out as they begin to walk.

Thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a world defined by quarantines, business shutdowns, Zoom meetings, masks and social distancing. No industry has been untouched by the effects of one of the most impactful health crises in history. In a year full of change, new industry ...

As a buyer in the health care industry, your job responsibility involves more than just placing a product order. You have an obligation that encompasses the ability to understand and execute vendor and supply chain management while being knowledgeable of medical terminology and knowing the latest ...

Easy to manipulate, robust and economical – there are many reasons why KYDEX® is a popular choice for medical applications, specifically, orthoses. But buyer beware, this thermoplastic that’s bountiful among prefabricated lower extremity and spinal orthotic systems can do more harm than good for ...

Why are thermoplastics used in orthoses? The application of thermoplastics in the orthotics industry has proliferated over the last 30 years, making it the predominant material used today in both custom and off-the-shelf orthotic systems. The physical properties afforded by thermoplastics make it ...