The treatment of longitudinal ulnar deficiency.

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-quality clinical practice guidelines are necessary for effective use of resources both at an individual patient- and national-level. Nordic clinical practice guidelines recommendations for orthotic treatment of knee osteoarthritis vary and little is known about their quality. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Jarl G,Hellstrand Tang U,Nordén E,Johannesson A,Rusaw DF

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Mobile Arm Support, conceived and researched by Dr. Radulovic, is intended for the use of patients whose arm is afflicted. The support consists of a supporting harness, an articulated splint on which the arm is fixed and a pneumatic system of elevation that counterbalances the weight of the arm. Its originality li...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Radulovic R,Piera JB,Cassagne B,Grossiord A,Boruchowitsch G

更新日期：1980-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:The functional performance of currently available body-powered prostheses is unknown. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to objectively assess and compare the functional performance of three commonly used body-powered upper limb terminal devices. STUDY DESIGN:Experimental trial. METHODS:A total of 21 ab...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Haverkate L,Smit G,Plettenburg DH

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prosthetic foot prescription guidelines lack scientific evidence and are concurrent with an amputee's concurrent with an amputee's Medicare Functional Classification Level (K-Level) and categorization of prosthetic feet. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of gait training and four categories of prosthetic ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Agrawal V,Gailey R,O'Toole C,Gaunaurd I,Finnieston A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO) has a rigid structure which provides restricted movement at the hip, knee, and ankle joints and incorporates a pelvic section with an extended section in the lumbar region. Healthy subjects, when walking with an RGO in situ, could feasibly demonstrate the level...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Arazpour M,Joghtaei M,Bahramizadeh M,Ahmadi Bani M,Hutchins SW,Curran S,Mousavi ME,Sharifi G,Mardani MA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until recently, no study had compared the quality of life of persons with transfemoral amputation treated with osseointegration to socket prosthesis users. OBJECTIVES:Comparison of quality of life in two types of prostheses users: a cohort of patients with osseointegration and patients equipped with a socke...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Pospiech PT,Wendlandt R,Aschoff HH,Ziegert S,Schulz AP

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to review the clinical utility of static weight bearing (SWB) and maximal self-selected ambulatory velocity as objective quantifiable measures in an outpatient lower limb prosthetic clinic. Seventy-three (n = 73) consecutive trans-tibial (TTA) and trans-femoral amputees (TFA) attending an...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Jones ME,Bashford GM,Mann JM

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on a series of case studies where improvements were sought in muscle tone and gait in children with cerebral palsy. A Midfoot Control Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) was developed to control foot position in a cohort of patients with cerebral palsy (CP). The concept of controlling midfoot and hindfoot wit...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Bill M,McIntosh R,Myers P

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term results over a period of more than 10 years give evidence of the superiority of the through-knee compared to the above-knee stump. However, failures in through-knee stumps before, during and after operation and pitfalls in prosthetic fitting are still too frequent. They are mostly due to errors because the p...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Baumgartner R

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of major lower extremity amputation. OBJECTIVE:To examine the influence of gender, level of amputation and diabetes mellitus status on being fit with a prosthetic limb following lower extremity amputation for peripheral arterial disease. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analy...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Davie-Smith F,Paul L,Nicholls N,Stuart WP,Kennon B

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often demonstrate postural control difficulties. Orthotic management may assist in improving postural control in these children. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this investigation was to examine the influence of floor reaction ankle foot orthosis (FRAFO) on postural flexion called...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Bahramizadeh M,Mousavi ME,Rassafiani M,Aminian G,Ebrahimi I,Karimlou M,Toole GO

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of measuring pressure at the interface between the stump and the prosthetic socket could provide valuable information in the process of prosthetic socket fabrication, modification, and fit. Two systems, the Rincoe Socket Fitting System (SFS) and Tekscan's F-Socket Pressure Measurement System, have been com...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Polliack AA,Sieh RC,Craig DD,Landsberger S,McNeil DR,Ayyappa E

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Microtia is one of the forms of ear loss and deformity. A prosthesis that is simple to apply, and which has adequate suspension and acceptable aesthetics, can be useful in the rehabilitation of patients with this deficit and can improve the social and psychological effects of patients with ear amputa...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Mardani MA,Aminian G,Tabatabaian F,Arazpour M,Hutchins SW,Head JS

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The group of passive prostheses consists of prosthetic hands and prosthetic tools. These can either be static or adjustable. Limited research and development on passive prostheses has been performed although many people use these prosthesis types. Although some publications describe passive prostheses, no re...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Maat B,Smit G,Plettenburg D,Breedveld P

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Reference Library of socket shapes for an Above-Knee Computer Aided Socket Design (CASD) System has been created. This library forms part of a more general CASD System (Dean & Saunders, 1985; Novicov & Foort, 1982). It consists of a matrix of reference shapes representing above-knee socket characteristics and is bas...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Torres-Moreno R,Foort J,Morrison JB,Saunders CG

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dysvascularity is the main cause of lower limb amputations in Scotland, and there is an insignificant proportion (1.7%) of knee disarticulations, despite the benefits of amputation. OBJECTIVES:The outcomes of knee disarticulation and its associated surgical techniques will be evaluated based on healing, rea...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Murakami T,Murray K

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nowadays, a transfemoral amputation prosthesis can be fitted to the skeleton using an osseointegrated implant, that is, without a socket. Treated patients have reported improvements in quality of life. OBJECTIVES:To investigate differences in prosthetic costs and service of osseointegrated prostheses compar...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Haggstrom EE,Hansson E,Hagberg K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of one years general use on the performance of four shock attenuating insoles is reported. Testing was carried out using the JP Biomechanics Shock Meter on twelve volunteers on a timed oval course at eight intervals during the year. The results show that two of the insoles perform well (Viscolas and PPT) al...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Pratt DJ

更新日期：1990-08-01 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：BACKGROUND::Prediction of in-orthosis curvature at pre-orthosis stage is valuable for the treatment planning for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, while the position of spinal curvature assessment that is effective for this prediction is still unknown. OBJECTIVES::To compare the spinal curvatures in different body posi...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： He C,To MK,Chan CK,Wong MS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Sensory feedback systems have been of great interest in upper-limb prosthetics. Despite tremendous research, there are no commercial modality-matched feedback systems. This article aims to introduce the first detachable and feedback add-on option that can be attached to in-use prostheses. TECHNIQUE:...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Fallahian N,Saeedi H,Mokhtarinia H,Tabatabai Ghomshe F

更新日期：2017-06-01 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 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：BACKGROUND:Little evidence exists for the orthotic management for individuals diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy and partial foot amputation. OBJECTIVE:This pilot study examined differences in balance and pressure distribution while individuals wore foot orthoses inside shoes (BA) and this same orthosis combined with ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Spaulding SE,Chen T,Chou LS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to measure and evaluate orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) practice has received growing recognition in the past several years. Reliable and valid self-report instruments are needed that can help facilities evaluate patient outcomes. The objective of this project was to develop a set of self-report instruments t...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Heinemann AW,Bode RK,O'Reilly C

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：:Recently, attempts have been made to construct actuators with similar behaviour to natural muscles. However the results have been inadequate for application to practical prostheses. For example, muscle wire, which has too low an efficiency to be powered by batteries and McKibben muscles which require two power supplie...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Escudero AZ,Alvarez J,Leija L

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review presents an analytical and comparative survey of upper limb prosthesis acceptance and abandonment as documented over the past 25 years, detailing areas of consumer dissatisfaction and ongoing technological advancements. English-language articles were identified in a search of Ovid, PubMed, and ISI Web of S...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Biddiss EA,Chau TT

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If below-knee amputation is impossible, knee disarticulation should be considered before above-knee amputation, regardless of age and etiology. Knee disarticulation which leaves the femur and patella untoched offers many advantages. The surgical technique is simple and non-traumatic since no bone or muscle tissue is t...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Baumgartner RF

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00