Influence of gait training and prosthetic foot category on external work symmetry during unilateral transtibial amputee gait.

abstract：:Patients with osteoarthritis of the hip were treated with a conservative therapy of heel lifting. Orthoses were applied on 35 hips in 33 subjects and the cases were followed for 23 months on average. Dramatic pain relief was reported, but the time required to reduce or completely relieve pain increased according to th...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Ohsawa S,Ueno R

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：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：:This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of prosthetic rehabilitation in children with congenital malformations, also to determine whether there were any factors related to family history and pregnancy which could have affected the formation of such deficiencies. Twenty-five (25) limb deficient children we...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Sener G,Yiğiter K,Bayar K,Erbahçeci F

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A keen skier who is a trans-tibial and trans-radial quadrilateral amputee sought an improved adaptation for skiing from the Rehabilitation Engineering Service in Edinburgh. The unpredictable nature of the bending moments and loads that can be imposed on the prostheses during skiing raised concern about the suitability...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Farley R,Mitchell F,Griffiths M

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Custom-contoured wheelchair seating lowers risk of pressure injury and postural deterioration while custom-contoured wheelchair seating lowers risk of pressure injury and postural deterioration while increasing the stability and functional activity of the wheelchair occupant. Producing custom-contoured seati...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Nace S,Tiernan J,Ní Annaidh A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initial analyses from a survey of people with unilateral upper limb congenital absence registered with the Cambridge Disablement Services Centre (DSC) indicated differences related to laterality and gender. A postal survey of all DSCs in the UK was conducted and support for these findings was provided from the analysi...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Fraser CM

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：:An anterior bending posture of the trunk during walking is often seen among the elderly commonly due to weakened thoraco-lumbar and gluteal muscles. For the management of this debilitating condition, the authors have developed a modified design of thoraco-lumbosacral orthosis (TLSO). Incorporated in this device are po...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Watanabe H,Kutsuna T,Asami T,Inoue E

更新日期：1995-04-01 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

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：: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：: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：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：:Recent work suggests that a prosthetic ankle-foot component's roll-over shape - the effective rocker it conforms to between initial contact and opposite initial contact (the 'roll-over' interval of walking) - is closely linked to its final alignment in the prosthesis (as determined by a skilled prosthetist using heuri...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hansen A

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：: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

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：: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：: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

authors： Coombs AG,Lawrence RB,Davies RM

更新日期：1985-04-01 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

authors： Sanders JE,Severance MR

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：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

authors： Boutwell E,Stine R,Gard S

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:A study has been performed to investigate the physical effects of lumbar spinal supports. Two groups were studied, a group of normal male subjects and a group of male low back pain patients. Five different spinal supports were investigated and their effects upon the skin temperature, spinal movements and intra-abdomin...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Grew ND,Deane G

更新日期：1982-08-01 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

authors： Franchignoni F,Giordano A,Ferriero G,Muñoz S,Orlandini D,Amoresano A

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：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

authors： Janisse D,Janisse E

更新日期：2015-02-01 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

authors： Platts RG,Field A,Knight S

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND::Ambulation with a prosthesis is the ultimate goal of rehabilitation for a person with a major lower limb amputation. Due to challenges with prosthetic service delivery in rural settings, many patients with amputations are not benefitting from prosthetic interventions. Inaccessibility to prosthetic services ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Ennion L,Manig S

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00