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Letter From The Editor
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Charlie Pritham, CPO
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A Brief History of English-Language Periodicals in Prosthetics and Orthotics
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A. Bennett Wilson, Jr.
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This article traces the development of
orthotics and prosthetics periodicals
from the first publication in 1946 to this
first issue of the Journal of Prosthetics
and Orthotics
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Electronic Orthoses: Technology, Prototypes, and Practices
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Philip Muccio, C.P.O.
Brian Andrews, Ph.D.
E. Byron Marsolais, M.D., Ph.D.
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The authors review Functional Electrical
Stimulation systems of varying
complexity and purpose. The
involvement of orthotists is emphasized
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Application of the Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitor to Amputees Undergoing Early Fitting of Below-Knee Patellar Tendon Bearing Prostheses
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Keith Linge
Dalton A. Boot, F.R.C.S., M.Ch.Orth
Suresh Keetarut, F.R.C.S.
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The authors discuss using the
transcutaneous oxygen monitor to help
determine which patients are most
suitable for an early fitting of a patellar
tendon bearing prosthesis.
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Comparison of Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency During Ambulation in Below-Knee Amputees Using Different Prosthetic Feet - A Preliminary Report
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David H. Nielsen, L.P.T., Ph.D.
Donald G. Shurr, L.P.T., C.O.
Jane C. Golden, L.P.T., M.S.
Kenneth Meier, C.P.
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The purpose of this study was to
investigate differences in selfselected
walking velocity, relative exercise
intensity, oxygen consumption, and gait
efficiency during ambulation with the
Flex-Foot? versus the conventional
prosthetic foot.
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The Carbon Copy II - From Concept to Application
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Robert Arbogast, B.S.I.E.
C. Joseph Arbogast
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The authors outline the development of
the Carbon Copy II prosthetic foot from
the creation of its design in 1974 to its
present acceptance by the prosthetic
community.
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Dynamic Alignment Options for the Flex-Foot(TM)
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C. Michael Schuch, C.P.O.
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A review of the alignment devices that
are currently available for the Flex-Foot™ and several alternative methods
of alignment.
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Myoelectric Wiring Technique for Children and Young Adults
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Mark Moseley, C.P.
Eric Baron, C.P.O.
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Two versions of a technique dubbed the
"wireless battery" are presented. The
authors suggest that these techniques
improve the feasibility of myoelectric
prosthetic applications for the young
child.
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Evaluation of a New Design: Body-Powered, Upper-Extremity Prosthesis Without Shoulder Harness
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Donna Meeks, O.T.R.
Maurice LeBlanc, M.S.M.E., C.P.
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The results of fitting a Triceps Power
Capture below-elbow prothesis in two
clinical trials is examined.
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Workshop on Teaching Materials for Above-Knee Socket Varients
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Charles H. Pritham, C.P.O
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This report summarizes nomenclature, general specifications for shape and contour, casting and fitting techniques, and biomechanics on NSNA, Shamp, and UCLA/CAT-CAM sockets. Attendees make recommendations on nomenclature, future development needs, an...
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An Adaptive Drumming Device for a Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee
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Judd E. Lundt, B.S., A.E.
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