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Walking, sunshine and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Walking – how could something so simple be so effective?  Robert Roy Britt in his Medium article entitled The Case for Walking – small steps yield big benefits, focuses on studies that prove that point.  Britt describes the work of Brigham and W...

New carbon fiber insole from America's leading supplier of carbon fiber foot plates.

We’ve been looking for some time for a carbon fiber foot plate that is less expensive yet strong enough to provide support and toe spring.  We’ve finally released the Carbon Fiber Contour Foot Plate.  Indications f...

Is it possible to have gout following a joint replacement?

Gouty arthritis is a significant contributing factor to degenerative change in joints, leading to joint pain and often the need for joint replacement.  Gout is a common crystal-induced form of arthritis that creates significant degenerative...

Metatarsal pad firmness – do I need soft or firm?

Metatarsal pads come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.  But the characteristic that may be most important for your needs is the relative firmness of the metatarsal pad.  Just like a mattress, metatarsal pads come in soft, medium-firm, and f...

What are the criteria for long term success of orthopedic implants and why is the Cartiva® Implant designed for failure?

Compatibility between human tissue (bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, and fascia) and orthopedic implants requires a number of criteria for success.  Rahyussalim, et al, in thei...