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 adolescent transtibial and transfemoral amputees after the earthquake. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective and descriptive study. METHODS:A total of 21 adolescent unilateral amputees (11 transtibial and 10 transfemoral amputees) were recruited. Step Activity Monitors and Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire were used to assess patients over a 3-month period. RESULTS:The average number of steps per day was 4577 ± 849 and 2551 ± 693 in transtibial and transfemoral amputees, respectively. Transtibial amputees had significantly higher (p < 0.05) levels of step activity than transfemoral amputees in all Step Activity Monitors measures. Prosthetic compliance was good with daily wearing time of above 12 h/day in both groups. Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire scores showed no significant difference between two groups. CONCLUSIONS:The subjective quality of life is similar for adolescent amputees across transtibial and transfemoral amputation levels. Higher levels of step activity of transtibial amputees suggest that they have had lower energy expenditure and more capacity for ambulation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE:This article involves a unique subset of young amputees who have sustained traumatic amputations following a major natural disaster. It provides a better understanding on the daily activities and quality of life, and could assist in optimizing the prosthetic outcomes of this subset of populations.
journal_name
Prosthet Orthot Intjournal_title
Prosthetics and orthotics internationalauthors
Chu CK,Wong MSdoi
10.1177/0309364614556837subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-02-01 00:00:00pages
58-64issue
1eissn
0309-3646issn
1746-1553pii
0309364614556837journal_volume
40pub_type
杂志文章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_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649109164653
更新日期:1991-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Stanmore-Kingston Splat is a graphical display of the goals and achievements of amputee rehabilitation patients using the Locomotor Capability Index. The chart is in a radial polygram form with the sectors coloured and shaded. Three scores can be shown: The patient's capability at delivery of the prosthesis, the g...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640600818863
更新日期:2006-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093647709164605
更新日期:1977-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093648909079421
更新日期:1989-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The objective of this study was to develop guidelines for the prescription of ankle-foot, knee, wrist-hand and elbow orthoses for patients with neurological disorders. The study is part of a more comprehensive study focusing on the development of clinical guidelines for the prescription of these orthoses in a wider pa...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640500533232
更新日期:2006-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649309164354
更新日期:1993-04-01 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::Longitudinal ulnar deficiency, whose detailed anatomy is varied, is often accompanied by other abnormalities and appears as part of several syndromes. The history of its classification is reviewed, and the treatments, which have been offered, described. Follow-up of a series shows that the function achieved is good an...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649109164643
更新日期:1991-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Step counts, obtained via activity monitors, provide insight into activity level in the free-living environment. Accuracy assessments of activity monitors are limited among individuals with lower-limb amputations. OBJECTIVES:(1) To evaluate the step count accuracy of both monitors during forward-linear and ...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364618767138
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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364613506913
更新日期:2014-12-01 00:00:00
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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364619857854
更新日期:2019-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093640409167927
更新日期:2004-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649909071624
更新日期:1999-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/03093640600994581
更新日期:2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::A simple alignment apparatus and the method of transferring the offset test load to the prosthetic assembly through an aligned mandrel for the principal structural tests in accordance with ISO 10328 is presented. The new alignment apparatus was used to prepare test specimens consisting of traditional laminated prosthe...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093640008726554
更新日期:2000-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03093647809177773
更新日期:1978-08-01 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::Forty three patients with unilateral traumatic amputations were reviewed as to the use of prostheses and employment consequences of the amputation. Seventeen of 19 below-elbow amputees, and 12 of 24 above-elbow amputees used their prostheses. Non-users compared to users of prostheses were characterized by: 1) Higher l...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093648809079390
更新日期:1988-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Good suspension lessens the pistoning (vertical displacement) of the residual limb inside the prosthetic socket. Several methods are used for measuring the pistoning. STUDY DESIGN:Clinical trial. OBJECTIVES:To introduce and evaluate a new simple method for measuring the pistoning between the soft liner and...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364611423130
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Contact dermatitis is a frequent inflammatory skin disease. A suspected diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms, a plausible contact to allergens and a suitable history of dermatitis. Therefore, careful diagnosis by patch testing is of great importance because the patch testing is important to find out which...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364614534293
更新日期:2015-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364613516484
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
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::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::A 24-year-old female developed, in infancy, progressive right upper and lower limb muscle and soft tissue contractures and had a diagnosis of melorheostosis made on X-ray and pathological specimens. At the age of 11 years she began to have pain in the right hip and lower limb and this later became the dominant feature...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17461550500066808
更新日期:2005-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A CAD (computer aided design) analysis software package (CADVIEW) was designed for use with prosthetic and orthotic CAD CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacture) systems. Using the Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment, CADVIEW provides a series of anatomical shape viewing and analysis tools. These tools incl...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649409164393
更新日期:1994-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study examines the evidence which supports the importance of maintaining relative abduction for effective reciprocal walking in high level paraplegic patients. In comparisons of orthoses, where this can only be achieved mechanically, those with higher lateral rigidity consistently showed greater levels of walking...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/03093649509080352
更新日期:1995-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The role of the prosthetist has changed substantially over the past century. In the transition from 'limb-maker' to 'clinician', the expectations of prosthetics professionals have also changed. OBJECTIVES:To develop and test a new scale capable of assessing and comparing current expectations of the roles of...
journal_title:Prosthetics and orthotics international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364617698519
更新日期:2018-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364611429855
更新日期:2012-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0309364618798172
更新日期:2019-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/0309364612447094
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00