Abstract:
:The surgical and prosthetic treatment of longitudinal lower limb deficiency is described and discussed, in the light of cultural and social requirements. Those with upper limb deficiencies are not fitted with prostheses.
journal_name
Prosthet Orthot Intjournal_title
Prosthetics and orthotics internationalauthors
Sliman N,Mrabet A,Daghfous S,Douik Mdoi
10.3109/03093649109164653subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1991-08-01 00:00:00pages
152-5issue
2eissn
0309-3646issn
1746-1553journal_volume
15pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Wheelchair prescription is complex with thousands of choices and options. Theoretically, a higher quality or innovative wheelchair that is appropriately matched to the user and their unique needs will increase participation. It is well accepted that there is an alarmingly high incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome, and ...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640903082126
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Telehealth has the potential to be a valuable tool for technical and clinical support of computer controlled prosthetic devices. This pilot study examined the use of Internet-based, desktop video conferencing for remote configuration of the Otto Bock C-Leg. Laboratory tests involved connecting two computers running Mi...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640208726638
更新日期:2002-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,已发布勘误
doi:10.1177/0309364616648557
更新日期:2016-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364613497049
更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper discusses the place of rotational moulding in the provision of prosthetic shanks and shank sections. It covers the selection of thermoplastic material, the moulding conditions and their automation in a machine process, and the development of a suitable range of moulds. Also covered is the question of interf...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093648509164822
更新日期:1985-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Ten years after the ISPO consensus conference on amputation surgery, a search of relevant publications in the Rehabilitation-prosthetics-literature over the years 1990-2000 was performed. The main key-words in this research were: "lower limb, amputation, human and rehabilitation". One hundred and four (104) articles w...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/03093640108726563
更新日期:2001-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Balance is an important variable to consider during the rehabilitation process of individuals with trans-tibial amputation. Limited evidence exists on the balance abilities of people with trans-tibial amputation due to vascular causes. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this article is to review literature and determ...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0309364616683819
更新日期:2017-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364620905220
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Reduced-stiffness components are often prescribed in lower-limb prostheses, but their efficacy in augmenting shock absorption has been inconclusive. OBJECTIVES:To perform a systematic variation of longitudinal prosthetic stiffness over a wide range of values and to evaluate its effect on shock absorption du...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364616640945
更新日期:2017-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3109/03093646.2010.485597
更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Foot complications in diabetes can be decreased by preventive measures. The authors evaluated the current diabetic foot screening and prevention programme of the diabetes outpatient clinic of their university hospital, by assessing the presence of risk factors for the development of foot disorders and the preventive m...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640108726586
更新日期:2001-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/0309364612437005
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::A cheap and fast method of providing long term accommodating insoles is described. Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone rubber is used, with suitable coverings, to provide pain relief and support for feet and ankles. The combination of physical properties of the finished item provides a useful balance between s...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093648409145347
更新日期:1984-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 4 week physiotherapy programme on patients who were given a spinal orthosis for neuromuscular scoliosis. This study was planned as a single group pre- and post-intervention repeated measures design. All patients were given a polyethylene spinal orthosis wit...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093640409167759
更新日期:2004-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640802425459
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This contribution presents the case histories of two patients who underwent limb amputation. One patient suffered from psoriasis prior to the surgery and the second developed psoriatic lesions post surgery. Both patients were provided with a prosthesis and despite the multiple cutaneous complications of the psoriasis ...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093640309167979
更新日期:2003-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper reports a study of 66 upper limb amputees in County Funen, Denmark who were visited in their homes by the author. The purpose of this study was to evaluate for the same period of time the social and economic outcome for a population of upper limb amputees compared with the normal population. The number of a...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649209164304
更新日期:1992-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649009080338
更新日期:1990-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Contractures of Achilles tendons and gastrocnemius muscle deteriorate the performance in daily living activities of patients with neuromuscular diseases. Ankle-foot orthoses help to prevent the progression of deformities and to obtain optimal position of the joints to support standing and walking. OBJECTIVE...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364613486915
更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigated the validity of post-amputation application of removable rigid dressings (RRDs) for trans-tibial amputees, regarding preparation for prosthetic management and key rehabilitation timelines. It was hypothesised that the use of RRDs would result in faster preparation of the residual limb for prost...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640802016795
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Ankle-foot orthoses are known to have a generally positive effect on gait in stroke, however the specifc type of AFO and the time point at which it is provided are highly variable in the currently available literature. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine the immediate spatiotemporal and kinematic effec...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364614538090
更新日期:2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to perform a Rasch analysis on the 5-level ordinal scale version of the Locomotor Capabilities Index (LCI-5), in order to investigate rating scale quality and conduct reliability and validity assessments. A questionnaire was mailed to 144 subjects who had undergone lower limb amputation (LLA)...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640701253952
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:It is difficult to measure foam model shapes using contact digitizers because the stylus contact tends to get stuck in the soft foam. The aim of this paper is to describe a technique to overcome this challenge and to assess its effect on digitizer error. TECHNIQUE:A controlled laboratory study was c...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364610394478
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Conservative pedorthic management of the diabetic foot has been shown to be an effective method to prevent ulcers, amputations, and re-amputations. This article exhibits why and how pedorthics plays such an important role via modalities such as footwear, shoe modifications, custom foot orthoses, and partial ...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0309364614535233
更新日期:2015-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Terminal overgrowth in transverse deficiencies and in amputations, particularly of the humerus and tibia necessitate serial trimming procedures or re-amputation. Capping using an autogenous bone graft or a titanium and polyethylene endoprosthetic cap provides a satisfactory way of avoiding these re-amputations and all...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649109164641
更新日期:1991-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:During functional wheelchair movement there are several types of stroke pattern that a manual wheelchair user (MWCU) can utilize in order to propel. OBJECTIVES:To examine the biomechanical differences between disabled (WCU) and able-bodied (NWCU) children whilst taking part in functional activities at the C...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364612448807
更新日期:2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Orthoses which fit inside shoes have, in many cases in the past, been fashioned to the shape of the patient's foot. It is suggested that improved stability and comfort is achieved if, instead, the outside shape of the foot-piece of the orthosis is fashioned to the inside shape of the footwear. A method for achieving t...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093647909103088
更新日期:1979-08-01 00:00:00
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
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640008726536
更新日期:2000-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364620948649
更新日期:2020-08-25 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364611427070
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00