'It's . . . forward-focused': Experiences of a mobility clinic for people with limb loss.

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：: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：: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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:The incidence and etiology of prosthetic services utilization is poorly understood during the first 90 days post-delivery of the initial lower limb prosthesis. This period is of critical importance, as prevailing policy dictates limits on the reimbursement for certain services provided during this time perio...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Lee DJ,Wininger M,Mahler D,Parisi M

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：: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 new type of above-knee socket has been designed to provide total surface support and to dispense with ischial bearing as the primary weight bearing area. The socket is based upon the hypothesis that if the soft tissues of an above-knee stump are adequately supported in a suitably shaped container they will behave un...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Redhead RG

更新日期：1979-12-01 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：: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：:A post-clinical investigation has been carried out among 42 unilateral amputees who lost their hand due to an accident. The investigation was directed at two main topics of interest. Firstly the amputee, the problems he has to cope with, and the role the prosthesis plays in his life; and secondly the prosthesis, its u...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： van Lunteren A,van Lunteren-Gerritsen GH,Stassen HG,Zuithoff MJ

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important problems for the bilateral upper limb deficient patient is the inability to manage toileting activities. Dependence in this area precludes schooling or work. This paper surveys available clothing types and adaptations to facilitate doffing and donning clothing and devices for genital cleansin...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Friedmann L

更新日期：1980-04-01 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

authors： Vodovnik L,Grobelnik S

更新日期：1977-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Articulated or hinged ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) allow more range of motion. However, quantitative investigation on articulated AFO is still sparse. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to quantitatively investigate effects of alignment and joint types on mechanical properties of the thermoplastic articu...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Gao F,Carlton W,Kapp S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protective knee braces are used for rehabilitation or prevention. Due to poor patient compliance or slippage, the brace might be misaligned with the knee axis. OBJECTIVES:Does a misaligned knee brace stress the anterior cruciate ligament? STUDY DESIGN:It is an experimental study. METHODS:A strain sensor w...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Hacker SP,Schall F,Ignatius A,Dürselen L

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of introducing the Team Approach to the management of the lower limb amputee has been assessed in a consecutive series of 233 patients over a five year period. During the first year, baseline data was collected and during the subsequent yearly phases the effects of introducing a physiotherapist co-ordinato...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Ham R,Regan JM,Roberts VC

更新日期：1987-04-01 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：: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

authors： Stürup J,Thyregod HC,Jensen JS,Retpen JB,Boberg G,Rasmussen E,Jensen S

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flexor tendon repair in the hand remains challenging in avoiding tendon rupture and adhesion formation. Post-operative mobilization has been shown to be critical in regaining functional range of motion. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is 2-fold: to assess the influence of wrist position on maximum gr...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Burssens A,Schelpe N,Vanhaecke J,Dezillie M,Stockmans F

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND::Orthotic treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a mainstay in nonoperative treatment to prevent progressive spinal deformity. OBJECTIVE::To determine the effectiveness of the Providence orthosis in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. STUDY DESIGN::Retrospective review. METHODS::Pa...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Davis L,Murphy JS,Shaw KA,Cash K,Devito DP,Schmitz ML

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper explores the use of biofeedback to improve gait in Parkinson's disease (PD) and, in particular, reports on the design and testing of a new vibratory orthosis. The orthosis causes a rhythmic vibratory stimulus to be applied to one or other side of the lumbar region. The stimulus is synchronized with stepping...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Ghoseiri K,Forogh B,Sanjari MA,Bavi A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report on a new device for the primary mobilization of a boy with severe deficiencies of all four limbs. This device allows independent mobility. ...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Balogh S,Gönczy T,Bujdosó R,Kullmann L

更新日期：1994-04-01 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：:This paper describes a new casting system for transtibial socket fabrication. Like the earlier CIR Sand Casting System, the CIR Casting System is based on the 'dilatancy' principle that is similar to the packaging process for coffee beans by which loose beans become a solid mass when a vacuum is applied. The main diff...

journal_title：Prosthetics and orthotics international

authors： Wu Y,Casanova HR,Reisinger KD,Smith WK,Childress DS

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：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：: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：: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

authors： Meijer JW,Links TP,Smit AJ,Groothoff JW,Eisma WH

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00