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Foreword
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C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
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Silicone-Only
Suspension (SOS) with
Socket-Loc and the
Ring for the Lower
Limb
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Louis J. Haberman, CPO
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The author discusses the previous and
current uses of silicone liners with the
Silicone-Only Suspension (SOS)
technique. Injection-molded silicone
liners, Socket-Loc and the Ring have
eliminated difficulties previously
found with the SOS technique,
i...
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A Review of
Thermoplastic Ankle-Foot Orthoses
Adjustments/Replacements in Young
Cerebral Palsy and
Spina Bifida Patients
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Terry J. Supan, CPO
Christopher F. Hovorka, CO
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The authors perform a retrospective
study to determine how long a
thermoplastic ankle-foot orthosis will
fit appropriately and when subsequent
adjustment and replacement are
indicated. Clinical records were
reviewed of cerebral palsy and spina
bifida...
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Application of a Lateral
Heel Wedge as a
Nonsurgical Treatment
for Varum
Gonarthrosis
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J. Robert Giffin
William D. Stanish, MD, FRCS(G), FACS
Scott N. MacKinnon, MSc
Donald A. MacLeod, MSc
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Roentgenograms, ground reaction
forces and electromyographical
profiles were incorporated to study the
effect of a lateral heel wedge (LHW)
on the medial osteoarthritic knee of
seven males during static and dynamic
conditions.
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Numerical Comparison
of 3-D Shapes:
Potential for
Application to the
Insensate Foot
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Robert B. Borchers, MS
David A. Boone, CP
Aaron W. Joseph, MS
Douglas G. Smith, MD
Gayle B. Reiber, PHD
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A quantitative method for comparing
external foot shapes has been
developed and evaluated for potential
application to custom shoes/orthoses
and orthopedic research.
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RESEARCH FORUM--Conference Report: An
Agenda for Medical
Rehabilitation
Outcomes Research
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Marcus J. Fuhrer, PHD
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The author presents the
recommendations for needed
outcomes research in medical
rehabilitation established at the recent
conference "An Agenda for Medical
Rehabilitation Outcomes Research."
The conference was organized by the
National Center for Medi...
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