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Page: 233DOI: 10.1097/01.JPO.0000361529.20981.03 (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Page: 232DOI: 10.1097/01.JPO.0000361528.13357.8b (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Preliminary Guidelines for Prosthetic Care for Amputees With Traumatic Brain Injury.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The goal of this paper is to offer information on rehabilitation of amputees with traumatic brain injury in order to inform prosthetists primarily, and other healthcare practitioners secondarily, about techniques to be applied to this patient population during prosthetic care. A lack of research relative to amputees with traumatic brain injury led to the inclusion of information and techniques used by other healthcare specialties in dealing with traumatic brain injured patients, which may be helpful for the prosthetist to apply in his/her clinic.Page: 227DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181bdd736Authors: Cooper, Molly Frances CPO (...
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Literacy and Patient Information in the Amputee Population.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study shows that current patient information for literacy in the amputee population is much too advanced for the average person in the United States to comprehend and must be revised to a lower reading level in order to make pamphlets and handouts more effective. Each of the six readability calculators involved in the study use mathematical regressional analysis to produce an equation that best estimates the relationship between difficulty of reading of a given text and linguistic characteristics of the text.Page: 223DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181bfa25aAuthors: Hrnack, Scott A. MD; Elmore, Shelbi P. BS; Brindley, George ...
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Perceptions and Acceptance of Osseointegration Among Individuals With Lower Limb Amputations: A Prospective Survey Study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A survey to determine perceptions and acceptance of osseointegration for prosthetic suspension among persons with lower-limb amputations revealed that 33% would consider the osseointegration procedure and 42% would not. Based on these findings, it appears that improvements in infection prevention, efficient rehabilitation strategies, and the prevention of implant failure will be important for increased acceptance of osseointegration procedures among individuals with lower limb amputations.Page: 215DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181bfafbaAuthors: Webster, Joseph B. MD; Chou, Teri PhD; Kenly, Michael MD; English, Michael MS4; Rober...
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Characterization of Step Count Accuracy of Actigraph Activity Monitor in Persons With Lower Limb Amputation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to characterize the accuracy of the step counter, GT1M, when worn on the waist and ankle location in persons using a prosthetic limb to ambulate. The GT1M demonstrated the highest accuracy when worn on the prosthetic ankle and when ambulating over level surfaces without the use of a walking aid (97.8 ± 4.0%). Percent of accuracy was as low as 10% in a participant that did not meet these criteria. If planning to use the GT1M to quantify walking in persons with lower limb amputation, validation of the GT1M on the subjects and walking terrain to be studied is recommended.Page: 208DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (658 K) Source Type: journals

Stiffness of the Arizona Ankle-Foot Orthosis Before and After Modification for Gait Analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study indicated that an Arizona AFO modified for gait analysis studies must be reinforced on the medial side.Page: 204DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181bfb28eAuthors: Ringleb, Stacie I. PhD; Armstrong, Theodore BS; Berglund, Lawrence J. BS; Kitaoka, Harold B. MD; Kaufman, Kenton R. PhD, PE (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (438 K) Source Type: journals

Effects of Clinically Prescribed Ankle Foot Orthoses on Ankle-Foot Roll-Over Shapes: A Case Series.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This case series explored the effects of clinically prescribed ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) on the ankle-foot roll-over shapes (ROS) of persons with various pathologies. We hypothesized that persons for whom AFOs had been prescribed would have an abnormal ROS and that AFOs would make the ROS similar to that of able-bodied persons. The results of this case series suggest that while clinically prescribed AFOs tend to improve ROS compared to walking without an AFO, they do not completely normalize it. Further research is required to assess the relationship between gait dysfunction, AFO design, and ROS.Page: 196DOI: 10.1097/JPO....
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Jpo self-assessment examination.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 194DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181bee150 (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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State-of-the-Science Review of Transtibial Prosthesis Alignment Perturbation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A systematic review of research on the effects of transtibial prosthesis alignment perturbation on gait was carried out following guidelines prepared by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Forty-three statements judged to have High or Moderate levels of confidence associated with them are presented and discussed, along with recommendations concerning future research on alignment perturbation studies.Page: 175DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181baaa68Authors: Neumann, Edward S. PhD, PE, CP, FAAOP (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Letter to the editor.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 174DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181c0b1b5Authors: Wilson, Michael CPO, LP, FAAOP (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Page: 173DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181c0b1edAuthors: Boone, David A. CP, MPH, PhD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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"GirGet Janbaz" Shoe: A New Specific Shoe for Patients With Upper Limb Impairments.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper describes a new type of shoe equipped with an opening/closing mechanism to enable users with upper limb impairments to put on and remove the shoe without using their hands. Zippers enclosed in both side quarters facilitate opening and closing the shoe; users simply hit or apply pressure to the posterior part of the shoe.Page: 171DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181b17376Authors: Salekzamani, Yagoub MD; Eivazi, Roya BS; Eivazi, Mohsen BS; Nezami, Nariman MD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 27, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (218 K) Source Type: journals

Pectus Carinatum: To Brace or Not to Brace-A Picture Is Worth 1770 Words.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report we document success with orthotic treatment in two teenage boys with a significant pectus carinatum deformity and also describe the process of constructing a custom brace.Page: 167DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181b2cd81Authors: Nehra, Deepika MD; Ein, Sigmund H. MD; Tlumacki, Mark CO; Masiakos, Peter T. MD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Children With Elbow Extension Forearm Rotation Limitation: Functional Outcomes Using the Forearm Rotation Elbow Orthosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A common upper-limb deformity in children with cerebral palsy or obstetric brachial plexus palsy is a pronation or supination contracture of the forearm in association with a flexion contracture of the elbow. This case study presents preliminary data showing the potential benefits of the Forearm Rotation Elbow Orthosis (FREO) used as an adjunct to occupational therapy treatment. The FREO improves hand-arm alignment and function by increasing active and passive joint range of motion, and consistent night use can eliminate the need for repeated serial castings of the upper limb.Page: 160DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181b16bafAutho...
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Quality of Life in Patients With Prosthetic Legs: A Comparison Study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this research project was to measure the quality of life following the fitting of a prosthesis in two groups of persons with lower limb amputation. The first group consisted of patients who received an EPOP with subsequent placement of a permanent prosthesis. The second consisted of those that receive a temporary and permanent prosthesis from eight weeks up to two years after amputation surgery. The aim was to measure the difference in the quality of life related to physical, psychological, social/role functioning and well-being related to the function of their prosthesis in the two groups.Page: 154DOI: 10.1...
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JPO Self-Assessment Examination.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 152DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181b34f08 (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Phantom Limb Development in Congenitally Upper Limb-Deficient Individuals.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The results reported in this paper are an unexpected product of a project focused on developing a prosthesis controller. Myoelectric data was collected from five volunteers with congenital below-elbow limb deficiency and five with traumatic below-elbow limb loss. The traumatic-loss volunteers all had phantom limbs while the congenitally deficient volunteers reported no phantom limb experiences previously. Unexpectedly, the congenitally deficient volunteers began to feel phantomlike sensations of their missing hands during the data collection, which employed contralateral stimulation. Significant changes occurred in the vol...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 27, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (834 K) Source Type: journals

The Effects of the Norsk Funktion-Walking Orthosis on the Walking Ability of Children With Cerebral Palsy and Severe Gait Impairment.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was 1) to test if an orthosis-NF-Walker Orthosis (NFWO) which provides postural stability of the trunk and guides the leg movements during walking, would enable non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy with little or no trunk control to walk; 2) to investigate the development of independent walking ability in children while using a NFWO; and 3) to define requirements for a successful indication. With an NFWO, 78 children (84%) were able to walk; 10 children (11%) used it as a dynamic standing frame only; and 5 children (5%) returned their walker. There was a highly significant increase of indepen...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 27, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (326 K) Source Type: journals

Evaluation of the Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis in Individuals With Hemiparesis Using Three-Dimensional Gait Analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Application of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) has proven to be an effective means of improving functional ambulation in the hemiparetic individual. While many custom- fabricated AFO designs are commonly used to improve different gait parameters, application of the Pressure Relief AFO (PRAFO) has empirically been shown to offer similar improvements in ambulatory potential in this patient population. Computerized gait analyses of 8 hemiparetic patients were conducted for barefoot ambulation and in the PRAFO to compare kinetic and kinematic changes when wearing the PRAFO as a functional orthosis. The data substantiated the obse...
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Page: 131DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181b31837Authors: Boone, David CP, MPH, PhD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Experience With Electric Prostheses for the Partial Hand Presentation: An Eight-Year Retrospective.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The prosthetic field is at the beginning of a paradigm shift of our current thinking as it relates to the treatment of individuals with partial hand limb differences. This paper provides a review of progressive partial hand prosthetic management as presented at the University of New Brunswick Myoelectric Controls Symposium in August 2008. This unique patient population allows an opportunity for further research and testing of upper limb principles, both historic and new.Page: 125DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a10f61Authors: Lake, Chris BS, CPO, FAAOP (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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The Clinical Application of an Upper Limb Custom Silicone Interface: Observations of a Case Study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As custom silicone becomes incorporated into mainstream design of upper-limb prostheses, unexpected and exciting benefits are beginning to be seen. Clinical observation has shown that people wearing an upper-limb prosthesis that incorporates a custom silicone interface gain a greater range of motion at the elbow and wrist, report increased comfort and better tolerances of aggressive socket design, and experience greater protection of fragile skin. A recent case study highlights the positive effects of a custom silicone interface on a chronic wound and provides observation of the benefits that its addition to the prosthetic...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - March 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (450 K) Source Type: journals

Functional Outcomes in the WHO-ICF Model: Establishment of the Upper Limb Prosthetic Outcome Measures Group.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A need for a systematic measurement of function for upper limb prosthetics has been identified. The Upper Limb Prosthetic Outcome Measures (ULPOM) group has begun to work towards this goal through an analysis of the existing literature and through promotion of the ideas to encourage a consensus within the profession. The initial analysis work has begun. Following this analysis, recommendations for a toolkit of different validated tools will be made, along with identifying any gaps within the kit that need additional attention.Page: 115DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a1d2dcAuthors: Hill, Wendy BScOT; Stavdahl, Oyvind PhD; Herman...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - March 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (205 K) Source Type: journals

Current Experiences With the Prosthetic Upper Extremity Functional Index in Follow-Up of Children With Upper Limb Reduction Deficiency.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to assess function of children with upper-limb reduction deficiency (ULRD with the Prosthetic Upper Extremity Functional Index (PUFI) and to evaluate the use of the PUFI as a standardized procedure in the assessment and monitoring of children with ULRD. Recommendations to improve the use of the PUFI include a version for non-prosthetic users and the use of the Prosthetic Activities Score (PAS) in conjunction with the PUFI for prosthesis users.Page: 110DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a10b98Authors: van Dijk-Koot, Carola A. MD; van der Ham, Inez MD; Buffart, Laurien M. MSc, PhD; van der Sluis, Corry K. MD, PhD; S...
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Experiment on Comparative Validation of the Destabilizing Factors in Surface Myoelectric Interface for Prosthetic Control.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this paper, Robust Engineering was applied to the investigation of the factors which cause variability of surface myoelectric signals when used as a control input for prosthetic hands. The aim of this research was to quantitatively discuss the means to optimize the parameters chosen when assembling a myoelectric controller in order to remove or reduce variability. A multifactorial experiment was designed and conducted based on the Robust Engineering methodology.Page: 106DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a24fa1Authors: Ohnishi, Kengo DEng (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Analysis of Finger Position During Two- and Three-Fingered Grasp: Possible Implications for Terminal Device Design.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed normal ranges of motion and finger positions during standardized grasp activities. Results showed that design criteria for prosthetic terminal devices used specifically for grasping activities might focus on specific aspects of hand motion to reduce complexity or cost of the device.Page: 102DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a1af17Authors: Maitland, Murray E. PhD, PT; Epstein, Molly B. MFA (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - March 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (403 K) Source Type: journals

Jpo self-assessment examination.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 100DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a1b164 (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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The WILMER Passive Hand Prosthesis for Toddlers.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The WILMER Passive Hand Prosthesis for children aged one through five years gives the child two arms of equal length and an easy-to-control passive prehension function without the need for a control harness. The hand features a low mass construction, which has proved to be very reliable in the clinical tests.Page: 97DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31819ed6a7Authors: Plettenburg, Dick H. PhD, MSME (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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The FLUIDHAND III: A Multifunctional Prosthetic Hand.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Flexible fluidic actuators have proved to be a very suitable actuation system for hand prostheses, due to the outstanding power-to-weight ratio in combination with the inherent compliance of the actuators. The third-generation FLUIDHAND provides enhanced functionality and cosmesis. The combination of flexible fluidic actuators and soft passive elements reduce the required grasping force for many objects, while the enhanced actuation system allows high grasping forces if necessary.Page: 91DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a1ca54Authors: Gaiser, Immanuel Nicolas Dipl.-Ing; Pylatiuk, Christian Dr. med; Schulz, Stefan Dr. Ing.; Kargo...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - March 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.801 M) Source Type: journals

A Novel Electromechanical Shoulder Articulation for Upper-Limb Prostheses: From the Design to the First Clinical Application.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper reports the design, development, and the first clinical test of a new electromechanical shoulder articulation for interscapulothoracic and first-proximal transhumeral amputees. The new prosthetic component was conceived to overcome the limitations imposed on amputees by passive shoulder mechanisms, and was developed to be compatible with commercial battery-powered prosthetic joints.Page: 79DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31819f6aedAuthors: Troncossi, Marco MEng, PhD; Gruppioni, Emanuele MEng; Chiossi, Marco MEng; Cutti, Andrea Giovanni MEng, PhD; Davalli, Angelo MEng, CPO; Parenti-Castelli, Vincenzo MEng, PhD (Source: JP...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - March 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (2.272 M) Source Type: journals

Objectifying the Functional Advantages of Prosthetic Wrist Flexion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The functionality of an upper-limb prosthetic device may be increased by incorporation of an additional degree of freedom. In this pilot study, subjects were fit with myoelectric arm prostheses and performed predefined motion tests with both the sound limb and the prosthetic side. Motion analysis results show that compensatory movements may be reduced by wrist flexion in most of the cases. Reduced compensatory movements support more physiological loading of the unaffected joints of the locomotor system. Also, the more natural subjective impression is an important psychological aspect for the prosthetic user.Page: 74DOI: 10...
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Editorial.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 72DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a2082dAuthors: Kyberd, Peter (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Page: 71DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181a207c7Authors: Boone, David CP, MPH, PhD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Rehabilitation for Those With Transtibial Osteomyoplastic Amputation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An alternative to the standard amputation method is osteomyoplastic transtibial amputation, commonly called the Ertl procedure, which aims to maximize the regenerative process following amputation through remodeling guided by surgical reconstruction and post-operative rehabilitation. A standard for physical therapy management following osteomyoplastic transtibial amputation needs to be described in order to guide future controlled study. This paper describes the typical clinical presentation and current physical therapy management practiced in patients with osteomyoplastic transtibial amputation, the Ertl procedure.Page: 6...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - January 8, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.021 M) Source Type: journals

Cranial Remolding Helmet Treatment of Plagiocephaly: Comparison of Results and Treatment Length in Younger Versus Older Infant Populations.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to determine if there is a difference between results of cranial remolding orthosis therapy for children with plagiocephaly who complete at least half of the therapy earlier than 12 months of age (young group) and those who complete at least half of treatment at or after 12 months of age (old group). Results showed similar amounts of asymmetry correction with the old group as with the young; however treatment length was almost doubled, thus highlighting the advantage of starting treatment early.Page: 55DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e318195b7cfAuthors: Grigsby, Katrina BS (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Effects of Shoe Heel Height on the Roll-Over Shapes of Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Systems: Implications for Heel-Height-Adjustable Components.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the effects of shoe heel height on the roll-over shapes of seven prosthetic ankle foot systems. The systems could not adapt to small changes in shoe heel height without experiencing changes in the orientation, measured as forward shifting, of their roll-over shapes. Alignment changes to properly orient the roll-over shape when wearing shoes of different heel heights requires a manual adjustment. Future designs could attempt to provide systems that can adapt automatically to changes in shoe heel height, perhaps using an invariant roll-over shape as a design constraint.Page: 48DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31819...
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Decreased Heart Rate in a Geriatric Client After Physical Therapy Intervention and Accommodation With the C-Leg.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nine months after a transfemoral amputation, a deconditioned 82-year-old man was fit with a C-Leg as a component of the definitive prosthesis. As a result of physical therapy intervention, the C-Leg knee prosthesis and personal goals, this patient retained the ability to care for his dependent wife. This case highlights the importance of incorporating objective, evidence-based measures in the justification for reimbursement of prosthetic componentry. Simple, low-cost, minimally technical and time-intensive measures such as heart rate, THR calculation and walking tests are useful as adjuncts to clinical prosthetic patient m...
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Perceived Stability, Function, and Satisfaction Among Transfemoral Amputees Using Microprocessor and Nonmicroprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees: A Multicenter Survey.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Using a non-randomized pre-test/post-test self-reported assessment with a 50-question survey instrument, 368 unilateral transfemoral amputees evaluated perceived comfort, security, maneuverability, cosmetic attributes, adverse effects and safety of the microprocessor-controlled C-Leg and non-microprocessor controlled passive prosthetic knees. Participants characterized the C-Leg microprocessorcontrolled prosthesis as better according to the response percentages with regard to these parameters: socket fit (72.9%), confidence/security (88.1%), gait and maneuverability (88.4%), physical attributes (65.8%), physical effects (6...
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Functional Stability of Transfemoral Amputee Gait Using the 3R80 and Total Knee 2000 Prosthetic Knee Units.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study used gait analysis to objectively evaluate the stability characteristics of two types of prosthetic knee designs, the polycentric Total Knee 2000 (Ossur, Aliso Viejo, CA) and the single axis 3R80 stance control knee (Otto Bock Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN).Page: 18DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e318195b917Authors: Silver-Thorn, M Barbara PhD; Glaister, Christine L. MS (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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JPO Self-Assessment Examination.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 16DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31819311e1 (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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The Safety of C-Leg: Biomechanical Tests.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was designed to identify biomechanical differences that would permit objective evaluation of the relative safety in critical situations of three different prosthetic knee joint designs: the 3C1 (Mauch SNS hydraulic system), 3R80 (rotary hydraulic system) and C-Leg (electronically controlled hydraulic system).Page: 2DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e318192e96aAuthors: Blumentritt, Siegmar PhD; Schmalz, Thomas PhD; Jarasch, Rolf CPO (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Page: 1DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181969956Authors: Boone, David CP, MPH, PhD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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A Strap for Partial Hand Prehension.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes a simple, versatile, inexpensive, and durable prosthetic strap which enables these persons to grip tools and recreational equipment. A subject has successfully and safely used this device since 1993 for holding a variety of tools and performing tasks requiring considerable grip strength.Page: 174DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31818ade25Authors: Stapanian, Adrienne M. P. RN, MSN; Stapanian, Martin A. PhD; Meals, Roy A. MD (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Measuring Residual Limb Skin Temperatures at the Skin-Prosthesis Interface.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Within the prosthesis, the residual limb is often subjected to a hot, moist environment that is both uncomfortable and potentially harmful. The instrument described in this paper provides a means to quantify the thermal environment at the skin-prosthesis interface-a necessary step before further research can be conducted to explore the effects of different socket and suspension system materials and geometry intended to provide a more thermally comfortable and innocuous prosthesis.Page: 170DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e3181875b17Authors: Huff, Elizabeth A. BSE; Ledoux, William R. PhD; Berge, Jocelyn S. MSE; Klute, Glenn K. PhD (So...
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Crawling Prosthesis for a Right Transfemoral Amputee Infant: A Case Report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Traditionally, infants with transfemoral amputations are fit with a non-articulating full-length prosthesis followed by an articulating full-length prosthesis. In this case report, an infant was fit early with a crawling prosthesis. The crawling prosthesis appears to have been a positive factor for increased mobility; it also aided in the rapid acceptance of the eventual articulating full-length prosthesis.Page: 167DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31818ad6b2Authors: Beachler, Mark David CP; Goff, Brandon J. DO (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Impact of Upper-Limb Prosthesis on Gait: A Case Study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report discusses how wearing an upper limb prosthesis affects gait in comparison to not wearing the prosthesis.Page: 163DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0b013e31818adb29Authors: Yancosek, Kathleen E. MS, OTR/L, CHT; Schnall, Barri L. MPT; Baum, Brian S. MS (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
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Comparison of Silicone and Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthoses in a Subject With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, generally results in bilateral lower limb weakness distal to the knees. In many cases, ankle musculature weakness requires orthotic treatment. This case study compared the function of silicone ankle-foot orthoses (SAFOs) to thermoplastic posterior leaf spring AFOS (PLS-AFOs) in a subject with CMT Type IX. Overall, the results of this study indicated that both AFO designs improved gait compared to wearing shoes alone, but that the greatest degree of improvement occurred with the PLS-AFOs despite greater restriction in ankle range of motion.Page: 155DOI: 1...
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