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150
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Gait Comparisons for Below-Knee
Amputees Using a Flex-Foot(TM) Versus a
Conventional Prosthetic Foot
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Pamela A. Macfarlane, Ph.D.
David H. Nielsen, L.P.T., Ph.D.
Donald G. Shurr, L.P.T., c.o.
Kenneth Meier, C.P.
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The authors conducted this study to
identify differences in physical gait
performance of below-knee amputees
during Flex-Foot and conventional
prosthetic foot walking over a
functional range of speeds and grades.
The focus was on linear, temporal and...
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162
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Establishing Parameters Affecting the
Use of Myoelectric Prostheses in
Children: A Preliminary Investigation
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Gary M. Berke, M.S., C.P.
Caroline C. Nielsen, Ph.D.
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In identifying the parameters that
affect the use of myoelectric upper
extremity prostheses in children, the
authors evaluated the patterns of use
and function of the prosthesis in
relationship to (1) length of the
residual limb, (2) age of first fit...
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168
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Effect of a Walking Splint
and Total Contact Casts on Plantar
Forces
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Andrew Novick, MA., P.T.
James A. Birke, M.S., P.T.
Sandra L. Graham, M.S., P.T.
Edward Koziatek, P.T.
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This study examined the walking
splint, total contact casts with two
different terminal devices (the rubber
walking heel and the cast boot), and a
conventional leather oxford shoe to
determine their effect on plan tar forces
and pressure.
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179
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Practical Benefits of Flex-Foot(TM) in
Below-Knee Amputees
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H. Alaranta, M.D.
A. Kinnunen, C.P.O.
M. Karkkainen, M.Sc.(Eng.)
T. Pohjolainen, M.D.
M. Heliovaara, Research Officer
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The authors have evaluated
the subjective advantages for
walking with the Flex-Foot and a
conventional prosthesis - the SACH
foot with patellar tendon-bearing
socket - and report their findings
here.
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182
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A Clear Polycarbonate Face Mask for
the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars
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S.Locke, C.P.O.(c)
S. Smith, C.P.(c)
B. Szeliski-Scott, B.Sc.O.T.
E.D. Lemaire, M.Sc.
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According to the authors, using clear
thermoplastics in the fabrication of a
face mask for treating hypertrophic
scars has many benefits over treatment
using traditional elastic fabric
garments. They describe these benefits
and provide casting and fa...
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191
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Technical Note: An Alternative Below-Knee Ultra Lite Technique
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Vern M. Swanson, C.P.
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One of prosthetists' main goals is to
design and fabricate lightweight
below-knee prostheses. With this goal
in mind, Swanson presents an
alternative to the Otto Bock ultra lite
technique. Swanson's technique uses
wax to provide the shape of the shin...
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201
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Technical Note: Interchangeable Feet
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Art E. Price, C.P.O.
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A viable alternative for some
amputees involves the use of
interchangeable feet so they can follow
current footwear fashion. Price relates
how he has been able to fit patients
with feet that allow the same (or
reasonably similar) gait
characteristics...
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