JPO 1992 Vol. 4, Num. 4

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Guest Editor's Note: The Progress of Science
John W. Michael, MEd, CPO
This special issue of JPO, devoted to the principles and controversies of pediatric practice, frankly acknowledges the limitations in our understanding and thereby reflects both the progress of our science and the importance of the work yet to be don...
 
184
Electric Limbs for Infants and Pre-School Children
Carl D. Brenner, CPO
The author reports on a decade's experience fitting more than 200 children with electronic upper-limb prostheses. Advances in technology now allow clinically successful fitting of infants with an electronic surrogate.
 
191
Caring for Children with Orthotic/ Prosthetic Needs
Mary Novotny, MS, RN
Ann Swagman, MPH, CPNP, RN
The key to any professional practice is providing services geared to individual needs. A thorough understanding of children's developmental needs will help the clinician enhance the effectiveness of pediatric prosthetic and orthotic care.
 
196
Lower-Limb Pediatric Prosthetics: General Considerations and Philosophy
Donald R. Cummings, CP
Susan L. Kapp, CP
Prosthetic success is not guaranteed by good technique and componentry alone. Based on several decades' experience with specialized pediatric clinics, a number of basic principles have been developed for the prosthetic management of limb-deficient ch...
 
207
Psychosocial Considerations in Pediatrics: Use of Amputee Dolls
Jennifer Svoboda, BS
It is difficult for many families to cope with their child's limb absence. Amputee dolls, fitted with test sockets and definitive prostheses, have helped many children and their families come to terms with their situation.
 
213
Development of a Modular Design, Custom-Fitted Protective Helmet
Steve Ryan, PEng
Greg Belbin, CO(c)
Mendal Slack, BS, CO(c)
Stephen Naumann, PhD, PEng
Rod Moran, DDS
Many children with neuromuscular or seizure disorders are prone to falls that can cause severe facial and head injuries. The authors have designed a modular protective helmet suitable for 75 percent of the at-risk population.
 
219
Technical Note: Thermoplastic Klenzak AFO
Eugene Banziger, CPO(c)
Despite its shortcomings, the metal Klenzak AFO offered good ML stability at the ankle while permitting variable sagittal plane functions. This technique combines the versatility of the Klenzak design with the light weight and pleasing appearance of ...