Artificial limbs advance Nov 17, 2008
The "power knee, for example, which utilizes the motion of the body, has sensors in the knee that tells it what to do, said Alistair Gibson, a prosthetics expert with Hanger Orthopedic Group, a leading prosthetic provider."It's a very groundbreaking piece of equipment," he said, although it does have drawbacks. "It has a very short battery life of about three hours, so patients have to turn the knee off to conserve power. And it's very heavy. (Florida Today)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Underwritten Public Offering by Shareholder Sep 23, 2008
Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today the public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, L.P. The shares being offered are a portion of the currently outstanding shares issued to Ares in August 2008 in connection with the conversion of all of Hanger's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock. Upon completion of the public offering of these shares, the overall number of outstanding... (PR Newswire)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Files Replacement Shelf Registration Statement Aug 23, 2008
Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that it has filed a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell, from time to time, up to 13,608,730 shares of its common stock, comprised of up to 6,000,000 shares that may be issued and sold by the Company, a 500,000 share reduction from Hanger's previous shelf registration statement, and up to 7,308,730 shares that may be resold by an existing... (PR Newswire)
Momentum of Truth Jul 13, 2008
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Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Positive Outlook from Standard & Poor's Rating Services Jul 3, 2008
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Positive Outlook from Standard s Rating Services ... Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Positive Outlook from Standard s Rating Services ... July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) is pleased to announce that Standard s Rating Services revised its outlook for Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. to "positive" from "stable." S affirmed Hanger's corporate credit rating at "B." "The outlook revision reflects positive prospects for... (PR Newswire)
Top candidates raise $715,000 in 1st District matchups Apr 21, 2008
$2,000 - Hanger Orthopedic Group PAC, Bethesda, Md. Helping Ensure Responsible Government, Willows, Calif; $1,000 - Franchising PAC, Washington, D.C.; National Assn. of Health Underwriters, Indianapolis, Ind. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
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Search for new wned cars. Research before you purchase. (Lima News, OH)
After loss, a shared strength Feb 25, 2008
Graham came to Massachusetts in 1996 to work for NovaCare (now the Hanger Orthopedic Group), where he stayed for four years. Then he went to New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems in Westwood. (Boston Globe)
Ill Winds in Washington Dec 13, 2007
You Are Viewing: Medicare Bill Threatens Small-Cap Health Stocks (Apria Healthcare Group, Hanger Orthopedic Group, Invacare, Amedisys, Gentiva Health Services, Kindred Healthcare, MedCath, LHC Group). (SmartMoney)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Three Acquisitions Totaling Over $3.5 Million of Annual Net Revenue Nov 29, 2007
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Three Acquisitions Totaling Over $3 ... Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Three Acquisitions Totaling Over $3 ... Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Stagner Orthopedic Services, Specialized Prosthetic tic Technologies, Inc., and MHC Prosthetics LLC. These acquisitions will provide Hanger with additional patient care centers in Tennessee, Utah and Maryland, respectively.... (PR Newswire)
A Tail Of Two Species Aug 31, 2007
" Free Parts And Labor The aquarium put together a team of experts including Kevin Carroll, vice president of prosthetics at Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Carroll, an Orlando resident whose company is based in Bethesda, Md., developed the new prototype and two earlier versions. His employer is donating staff time and materials, which aquarium administrators estimate could reach more than $100,000. The prosthesis consists of a lubricated silicone sleeve that slips over Winter's stump and remains... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Prosthesis offers hope for tailless dolphin Aug 26, 2007
"My heart went out to her, and I was thinking I could probably put a tail on her," said Carroll, vice president of prosthetics at Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.. Recreating one of the most powerful swimming mechanisms in nature turned out to be a lot tougher than expected. (USA Today)
The Wild World of Animal Prostheses Aug 24, 2007
Hanger Orthopedic Group in Bethesda, Md. thinks it can help, using a sticky, gel-like material to create suction between the damaged limb and the prosthesis that will help hold it in place. (Time.com)
Army Sgt. Becomes First Vet To Receive Bionic Hand Jul 24, 2007
Made available commercially in the United States last week through Hanger Orthopedic Group, the i-Limb offers a vast improvement to most prosthetic hands in that its fingers can be moved independently ... Hanger Orthopedic Group ... Hanger Orthopedic Group. (CBS New York, NY)
Dolphin and Iraq veteran share wonder of prosthetics Jul 18, 2007
Hanger Orthopedic Group. Hanger's Kevin Carroll evaluates the prototype for Winter's tail. (USA Today -- Tech)
War fuels prosthetics research blitz Jul 16, 2007
"That is, in my mind, almost like what the space program did," said Thomas Kirk, president of Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc., the nation's largest provider of prosthetic patient services. Of course, the military and VA, which provides lifelong care for veterans, are buying more prosthetic products and services. (USA Today -- Money)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of the Assets of Surefit, LLC Jul 10, 2007
July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (Hanger) (NYSE: ) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Prosthetics Supply, Inc. (SPS) has acquired certain assets of SureFit, LLC (SureFit), a leading manufacturer and distributor of therapeutic footwear for diabetic patients in the podiatric market ... Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services ...... (PR Newswire)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Release Conference Call Jul 3, 2007
July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that it plans to report its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, on Monday, July 30, 2007 ... Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services ... SOURCE Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Camp Ability inspires youth Jun 28, 2007
The first camps were held in Maine until Carrie Davis of Hanger Orthopedic Group coordinated a trip to Idaho in 2006. In 2007, Leighton says she wanted to hold camp in California. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Amputees' reality is out of step with 'Dancing' May 16, 2007
John Rush, chief medical officer for Hanger Orthopedic Group in Bethesda, Md. which provides orthotic and prosthetic patient care, says most insurance companies will ultimately pay for a microprocessor prosthesis if an amputee fights the initial decision, but only after many appeals, which can sometimes last up to 15 months. (USA Today -- News)
People on the Move Apr 25, 2007
Innovative Neurotronics Inc. appointed Michael A. Ross director of manufacturing operations, Dan Ruppa, director of finance, Richard Eliakim, director of international business development, and Sidney Bennett, quality assurance engineer for the Bethesda-based Hanger Orthopedic Group subsidiary. Neuralstem Inc. appointed John Conron chief financial officer of the Rock ville stem cell research firm. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
