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63
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Gait Analysis and Energy Cost of Below-
Knee Amputees Wearing Six Different
Prosthetic Feet
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Daryl G. Barth, BS, CPO
Laura Schumacher, BS, CP
Susan Sienko Thomas, B.Sc.
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In this study, the dynamic gait
characteristics of amputees - who were
divided into Vascular and Traumatic
groups - were scientifically measured
by using motion analysis. Energy
expenditure was also studied while the
subjects wore the SACH, S.A.F.E. ...
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76
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Silicone-Only Suspension (SOS) for the
Above-Knee Amputee
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Louis J. Haberman, CPO
Robert A. Bedotto, CPO, LPT
Ellen J. Colodney, MD
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A new application of the silicone liner
provides true suction suspension yet
eliminates the need for any mechanical
attachments to the socket. SOS also
protects the residuum from friction and
shear forces, does not torque soft tissue
and offers a sim...
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86
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Effect of a Tone-Inhibiting Dynamic
Ankle-Foot Orthosis on the Foot-
Loading Pattern of a Hemiplegic Adult:A Preliminary Study
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Karen Mueller, MS, PT
Mark Cornwall, PhD, PT
Thomas McPoil, PhD, PT
David Mueller, PT, CPO
Jane Barnwell, MD
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As a result of wearing a DAFO, the
study's subject experienced greater
stability through the foot during stance
as evidenced by significant increases in
total foot area contact with the pressure
plate and total force generated through
the foot. In ad...
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93
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Prosthetic/Orthotic Management After
Recent Hemipelvectomy for a
Myelomeningocele Patient
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David F. Moretto, BS, CP
Jean L. Minkel, MS, PT
Mary D. Cardi, MS, PT
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The authors developed a seating device
that provides a wheelchair-bound
hemipelvectomy patient with a stable
base of support for independent sitting
and return of functional skills.
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103
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Myoelectric Partial-Hand Prosthesis
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Robert Putzi, CPO
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A young man with burns covering 80
percent of his body needed two
prostheses. Considering his severe
burns, fitting the prostheses proved
difficult because normal procedures
didn't apply. To solve this dilemma,
Putzi re-created a myoelectric
prosthes...
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109
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The Lateral Abductor Device
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Claude Valiquette, CP(c)
Guy Robert, OT
Jean Audet, Eng jr.
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A new alternative to the pommels use
to promote hip abduction, this device
combines reportedly functionally and
physiologically sound features to
create proper manipulation techniques
for wheelchair-bound patients with
strong abduction and flexion sp...
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119
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Technical Note: The Anatomical
Above-Knee Suspension Belt
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Vern M. Swanson, CP
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This new suspension belt system
consists of a pelvic joint with custom
acrylic anatomical belt and soft
interface liner to provide increased
patient comfort, reduced skin
irritation and better hygiene.
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