The Locomotor Capability Index in diagram form: the Stanmore-Kingston Splat.

abstract：:In the present study the psychophysical detection threshold levels mechanical stimulation of 32 prosthetic limbs were determined. Prosthetic limbs were anchored to the bone by means of an implant (n=17) or supported by a socket enclosing the amputation stump (n=15). Detection threshold levels were assessed for pressur...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Jacobs R,Brånemark R,Olmarker K,Rydevik B,Van Steenberghe D,Brånemark PI

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2003, the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (BSRM) published guidelines on amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation, including those with congenital limb deficiency. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate the service provided by the Regional Disablement Service (RDS) to children with conge...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hillan J,Graham LE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on the literature, patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are suggested to wear a custom-made wrist orthosis immobilizing the wrist in a neutral position. Many prefabricated orthoses are available on the market, but the majority of those do not assure neutral wrist position. OBJECTIVES:We hypothesized t...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Mlakar M,Ramstrand N,Burger H,Vidmar G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity achieved by a lower limb amputee is usually assessed by clinical judgement or physiological tests. The former is seldom absolute, being affected by factors such as patient age, and is expressed in categories which may not be equivalent to those used by other observers. Physiological testing provides a mea...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Day HJ

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Lower extremity amputee outcome measures assess basic mobility. The Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor was developed to assess high-level mobility. Validity evidence was collected in military men with traumatic lower extremity amputations. This study examines its validity in a...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Anton A,Legault Z,Dudek N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Static footprint parameters have been used to quantify arch height with conflicting results. This could be caused by the inherent inaccuracy and variations of the methodology used. Since the foot is a dynamic structure that undergoes changes during a step, it is more desirable to capture and analyse the dynamic footpr...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Leung AK,Cheng JC,Zhang M,Fan Y,Dong X

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients suffering from medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be treated with unloader knee orthoses or laterally wedged insoles. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to identify and compare the effects of them on the gait parameters and pain in these patients. STUDY DESIGN:Quasi-experimental. M...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Arazpour M,Bani MA,Maleki M,Ghomshe FT,Kashani RV,Hutchins SW

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Stair ascent is a particularly challenging task for transfemoral amputees. The aim of this clinical note was to describe the kinematic features of foot clearance in transfemoral amputee who can ascend stairs using a step-over-step strategy. TECHNIQUE:The marker trajectories of the first metatarsopha...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hobara H,Kobayashi Y,Nakamura T,Yamasaki N,Ogata T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silicone rubbers and casting tapes individually have previously been used in the manufacture of sockets (Swanson, 1972; Sweitzer, 1973; Ruder, 1977; Graves, 1980; Aqualite, 1982). The authors believe that the present combination of these materials to manufacture a directly moulded socket with a complete silicone rubbe...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Boot DA,Young NJ

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of varying prosthetic shank mass, while maintaining the mass centre location and moment of inertia, on the swing phase kinematics, kinetics and hip muscular effort of free speed above-knee (AK) amputee gait. Six AK amputees, wearing similar prosthetic designs, had ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hale SA

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benefits of using a vacuum-assisted socket system to improve balance and gait in elderly transtibial amputees by C Beatriz Samitier, Lluis Guirao, Maria Costea, Josep M Camós, and Eulogio Pleguezuelos. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2016; 40: 83-88, DOI: 10.1177/0309364614546927. ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

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更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically applied multichannel stimulation was visualized in the very beginnings of FES. A short survey of existing multichannel systems was taken and compared to initial expectations. While much still remains to be done to get multichannel stimulation out of the research environment and into the clinical routine, th...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Vodovnik L,Grobelnik S

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case report of a patient, affected by post-polio syndrome and cuff tear arthropathy of his right shoulder, who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty. A previous radial deficiency was unmasked in the post-operative follow-up, with passive elbow bending when the forearm was put in an antigravitational pos...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Castoldi F,Lollino N,Caranzano F,Assom M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Relatively little is known about spine during gait compared to movement analysis of the lower extremities. The trunk is often regarded and analysed as a single rigid segment and there is a paucity of information on inter-segmental movement within the spine and its relationship to pelvis and lower limbs. OBJ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Needham R,Naemi R,Healy A,Chockalingam N

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Partial hand amputations are common in developing countries and have a negative impact on patients and their families' quality of life. The uniqueness of each partial hand amputation, coupled with the relatively high costs of prostheses, makes it challenging to provide suitable prosthetic solutions i...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Alturkistani R,A K,Devasahayam S,Thomas R,Colombini EL,Cifuentes CA,Homer-Vanniasinkam S,Wurdemann HA,Moazen M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern sockets for lower limb amputees utilize total contact and distribute some weight on the stump end. Its tolerance to bear weight varies but is better after joint disarticulation, however, systematic measures have been missing. Different levels, indications, shapes etc. were analysed with 102 measurements in 69 p...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Persson BM,Liedberg E

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to reduce the need for repeated changes of socket due to postoperative atrophy and resorption of oedema simple temporary limbs are required to delay the casting of individual sockets until the stump is more mature. A randomized study of 95 below-knee amputees was performed with a re-usable temporary one-size ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Liedberg E,Hommerberg H,Persson BM

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the request of a polio survivor, a partially flexible thigh cuff made of leather and canvas for a carbon KAFO was devised to allow the wearer to feel more comfortable while sitting on a toilet seat. The original, acrylic resin, thigh cuff was partially excised to make an opening (15x10 cm), which was stuffed with r...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hachisuka K,Arai K,Arai M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Finger and partial finger amputations are commonly due to traumatic injuries; digit loss may also be attributed to congenital malformations and disease. Finger prostheses are difficult to fabricate as they demand both aesthetic and function. When dealing with these types of prostheses, the only method of gaining su...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Goyal A,Goel H

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased foot temperature among individuals with type 2 diabetes can be predictive of diabetic foot ulcer development. A combination of physiological and mechanical deficiencies may contribute to elevations in intact foot temperature during gait for individuals with type 2 diabetes and transtibial amputatio...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Leister KR,Wurdeman SR

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1972 the Hyogo Rehabilitation Centre has been developing a variable-resistance-type pneumatic control device, the HRC Adjustable Pneumatic Swing-Phase Control Knee. Successful field tests have been carried out on 20 cases with Model IV since 1973 with only a limited number of mechanical troubles. This paper intr...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Nakamura S,Sawamura S

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protective knee braces are used for rehabilitation or prevention. Due to poor patient compliance or slippage, the brace might be misaligned with the knee axis. OBJECTIVES:Does a misaligned knee brace stress the anterior cruciate ligament? STUDY DESIGN:It is an experimental study. METHODS:A strain sensor w...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hacker SP,Schall F,Ignatius A,Dürselen L

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews and summarizes the evidence for important observations of normal and pathological gait and presents an approach to rehabilitation and orthotic management, which is based on the significance of shank and thigh kinematics for standing and gait. It discusses normal gait biomechanics, challenging some t...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Owen E

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orthotic treatment of idiopathic toe walking is complicated by the lack of a known etiology. This study compared control of toe walking using an articulated ankle-foot orthosis versus a rigid carbon fiber footplate attached to a foot orthosis. OBJECTIVES:Ascertain differences between two orthoses in the con...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Herrin K,Geil M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence and etiology of prosthetic services utilization is poorly understood during the first 90 days post-delivery of the initial lower limb prosthesis. This period is of critical importance, as prevailing policy dictates limits on the reimbursement for certain services provided during this time perio...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Lee DJ,Wininger M,Mahler D,Parisi M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:DEKA Integrated Solutions Corp. (DEKA) was charged by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency to design a prosthetic arm system that would be a dramatic improvement compared with the existing state of the art. The purpose of this article is to describe the two DEKA Arm prototypes (Gen 2 and Gen ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Resnik L,Klinger SL,Etter K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective, controlled study, 186 prosthetic rubber feet of different designs were fitted to amputees with trans-tibial prostheses. There were 158 amputees available for follow-up. The amputee compliance was good and 89% were satisfied with their device. After 18 months of use one VI-Solid rubber foot from VVAF ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Steen Jensen J,Nilsen R,Zeffer J,Fisk J,Hartz C

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes functional outcome of a population of lower limb amputees five months after amputation compared with their preoperative functional abilities and studies the relationship between potential determinants and functional outcome. Twenty out of 26 patients who underwent a lower limb amputation between D...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Greive AC,Lankhorst GJ

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with transtibial amputation are at increase risk of falling. The absence of an ankle joint and the associated musculature in these individuals can reduce clearance between the prosthetic foot and ground during the swing phase of gait, which may increase the risk of stumbling and in turn falling. ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Rosenblatt NJ,Bauer A,Grabiner MD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfer of Musculus Latissimus dorsi/M. Teres major to the rotator cuff with or without M. Subscapularis/M. Pectoralis release is a widely used procedure for restoring shoulder abduction and external rotation in squeal of obstetric brachial plexus palsy. After the operation a shoulder abduction orthosis in maximal ex...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Erel S,Simşek IE,Ayhan C,Bek N,Yakut Y,Uygur F

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00