July 1, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas- July 1, 2025- Today, the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education released its 2024/2025 Annual Report focused on the Institute’s mission of advancing clinical practice through leading-edge research and quality education in the field of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). The report reflects the efforts made to improve clinical outcomes and provide evidence-based care through research, innovation, and clinical integration.
The Institute and its partners have continued to advance novel outcome measures that better capture the real-world impact of care and explored the integration of artificial intelligence to support clinical decision making. They have also generated critical evidence in support of microprocessor technologies and contributed foundational work in bone-anchored prosthetics. Most importantly, the Institute continued to elevate the voice of the patien —incorporating patient preferences more directly into care pathways and outcomes research.
“The Institute has remained steadfast in its commitment to knowledge translation and education through peer-reviewed publications, clinical residencies, and strategic collaborations that connect evidence-based research to real-world practice,” said Shane Wurdeman, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at Hanger, Inc. “Our mission is to explore, expand, and facilitate opportunities that advance science and improve patient care across the O&P field, and ultimately to empower every patient to pursue and achieve their goals.”
You can find the full Annual Report HERE
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The Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education is an assembly of experts and resources dedicated to advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes through leading-edge research, evidence-based care, and quality education.
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