Lower Limb
Nephrectomy seen as effective as intermediate risk procedure in autosomal dominant PKD
Nephrectomy can serve as an intermediate risk procedure in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease when performed in conjunction with transplantation.
Handheld dynamometer reliable and safe to assess lower limb strength during dialysis
Using a handheld dynamometer to assess hip flexion and abduction strength during dialysis was reliable and safe, researchers found in a cross-sectional study.
Smoking, little physical activity increase risk for lower limb amputations in diabetes
Adults with diabetes who smoke or exercise less than once per week are among those at higher risk for a lower limb amputation, but adults with obesity may have a lower risk for amputations, according to study data.
ImageBiopsy Lab receives FDA clearance of radiology imaging processing software
ImageBiopsy Lab has announced FDA clearance of its ImageBiopsy Lab LAMA, an automated radiological image processing software for measurements of the lower limb, according to a release.
Convolutional neural networks may be used to perform lower limb alignment, axes analysis
Convolutional neural networks may be used to perform lower limb alignment and axes analysis with similar outcomes to orthopedic surgery fellows, according to results.
FDA designates recall of embolic protection device as class I
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. announced a recall of its embolic protection device due to complaints of filter breakage during retrieval of lower limb blood clots associated with atherectomy procedures in lower limbs.
Osseointegration implantation may improve outcomes for lower limb amputees
Osseointegration prosthesis implantation in the femur or tibia may improve overall and functional outcomes of patients with above-the-knee or below-the-knee amputations, according to published results.