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January 16, 2013
Evenup device offers 'lift' to patients wearing a fracture boot

The slight discrepancy in leg length while wearing a fracture boot can cause patients pain and discomfort. The removable, reusable and adjustable Evenup shoelift equalizes the induced limb-length discrepancy caused by fracture walkers, cast boots or thick-soled wound healing shoes.

BUFORD, Ga. — "I can't wear this thing." That's the sentiment from some patients when their doctor presents a fracture boot to them after a leg injury. Most often, it's not simply an aesthetic choice. The slight discrepancy in leg length while wearing a fracture boot can cause patients intolerable pain and discomfort. The removable, reusable and adjustable Evenup shoelift equalizes the induced limb-length discrepancy caused by fracture walkers, cast boots or a thick-soled wound-healing shoe.

February 21, 2012
LimbO Products launches new website to support U.S. product launch

LimbO Products on Tuesday announced the launch of its new website, Limboproducts.com.

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — LimbO Products on Tuesday announced the launch of its new website, Limboproducts.com. The site was developed to support the recent introduction of LimbO Waterproof Protectors in the United States.

Manufactured by Thesis Technology Products in the United Kingdom, LimbO Waterproof Protectors enable children and adults to safely take a shower or bath with a cast or a bandage.

July 5, 2011
CastShield earns award for innovation

MediShield was selected as a winner of the 11th Annual New York Venture Summit Top Innovator award last month by YoungStartup Ventures. The award recognizes privately held companies from across the United States that play a leading role in innovation.

SAN DIEGO — MediShield was selected as a winner of the 11th Annual New York Venture Summit Top Innovator award last month by YoungStartup Ventures. The award recognizes privately held companies from across the United States that play a leading role in innovation.

MediShield was recognized for its CastShield line, which offers waterproof protection for casts, bandages, prosthetics and vascular compression products. CastShield is meeting a significant consumer demand, the company noted.