The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics especially when using ankle-foot orthoses.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In principle, lower limb bone-anchored prostheses could alleviate expenditure associated with typical socket manufacturing and residuum treatments due to socket-suspended prostheses. OBJECTIVE:This study reports (a) the incremental costs and (b) heath gain as well as (c) cost-effectiveness of bone-anchored ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Frossard LA,Merlo G,Burkett B,Quincey T,Berg D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) present with a shortened femur. This report highlights the process used to determine prosthetic candidacy, a novel use of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) prosthetic materials, and subsequent rehabilitation when treating in rural Ha...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Lamberg EM,Collins CK,Hanks JE,Alaniz MB

更新日期：2013-02-01 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: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: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：: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：:In able-bodied individuals, the ankle joint functions to provide shock absorption, aid in foot clearance during the swing phase, and provides a rocker mechanism during stance phase to facilitate forward progression of the body. Prosthetic ankles currently used by persons with lower limb amputations provide considerabl...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： McNealy LL,Gard SA

更新日期：2008-03-01 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

authors： Pfeil J,Marquardt E,Holtz T,Niethard FU,Schneider E,Carstens C

更新日期：1991-08-01 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 AND AIM:In recent years, there has been an increased interest in recording high-quality electromyographic signals from within the sockets of lower-limb amputees. However, successful recording presents major challenges to both researchers and clinicians. This article details and compares four prototypical int...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hefferman GM,Zhang F,Nunnery MJ,Huang H

更新日期：2015-04-01 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:The devastating earthquake in Sichuan in 2008 has left many adolescent amputees. However, little research has been focused on the adolescent amputees who have high potential to return to premorbid activity level. OBJECTIVES:To investigate daily step activities and prosthesis-related quality of life of the a...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Chu CK,Wong MS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prefabricated ICEROSS (Icelandic Roll On Silicone Socket) sockets have been in use in Iceland since early 1986. Use of custom-made silicone sockets began several years earlier, and a paper devoted to the subject was presented at the 1984 AOPA Assembly by the author of this article. The ICEROSS system is primarily used...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Kristinsson O

更新日期：1993-04-01 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：:The multifunctional above-knee prosthesis WLP-7R (Waseda Leg Prosthesis - type 7 Refined) described in this study allows amputees to descend and ascend stairs with no external power sources. With the hydraulic circuit mounted in the shank, the ankle joint and the knee joint mutually conterbalance during stance phase i...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Koganezawa K,Fujimoto H,Kato I

更新日期：1987-12-01 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：:A polio victim who has been in a negative pressure ventilator ("iron lung") since 1950 was in need of an activated mattress to combat the hallucinatory effects of complete immobilization and to assist with body pressure distribution. A mechanical method was used to give the patient's mattress a moving wave form of ver...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Brearley MN,Motloch WM

更新日期：1978-08-01 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

authors： Seth M,Lamberg E

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The important purpose of a powered gait orthosis is to provide active joint movement for patients with spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of a powered gait orthosis on the kinematics and temporal-spatial parameters in paraplegics with spinal cord injury. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Arazpour M,Ahmadi Bani M,Kashani RV,Tabatabai Ghomshe F,Mousavi ME,Hutchins SW

更新日期：2013-08-01 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

authors： Lemaire ED,Fawcett JA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-nine amputees, 24 below-knee (BK), 17 through-knee (TK) and 18 above-knee (AK) who had prosthetic replacements, were evaluated using a questionnaire which provided a quantitative and qualitative assessment scale for the prosthetic function. The ability to apply or don the prosthesis was noted in 100% of the BK, ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hagberg E,Berlin OK,Renström P

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The swing-phase motion of the shank of an above-knee prosthesis has been modelled mathematically. An inexpensive endoskeletal prosthesis was designed using the Jaipur foot and conduit pipes with a hinge joint for the knee. Results of field trials and the modelling indicate that a very simple above-knee prosthesis can ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Mohan D,Sethi PK,Ravi R

更新日期：1992-08-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:After amputation, the brain is known to be reorganized especially in the primary motor cortex. We report a case to show changes in the corticospinal tract in a patient with serial bilateral transtibial amputations using diffusion tensor imaging. Case Description and Methods: A 78-year-old man had a transtibi...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Lee SY,Kang SH,Kim DK,Seo KM,Ro HJ,Kim JK

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Polycentric knees for transfemoral prostheses have a variety of geometries, but a survey of literature shows that there are few ways of comparing their performance. OBJECTIVES:Our objective was to present a method for performance comparison of polycentric knee geometries and design a new geometry. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Anand TS,Sujatha S

更新日期：2017-08-01 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: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：: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：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