JPO 1995 Vol. 7, Num. 2

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Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
 
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Guest Editorial
Stuart L. Weinstein, MD
 
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Dysvascular Amputees:What Can We Expect?
Sheryl P. Anderson, CP
The author performs a study to determine if the trends of high occurrence of death and second amputation for patients with vascular disease still exist and, if so, to what degree. Medical records of 385 amputees who experienced their first amputati...
 
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Seating Orthosis Design for Prevention of Decubitus Ulcers
J. Martin Carison, MS, CPO
Mark J. Payette
Lisa P Vervena, MS
Decubitus ulcers can lead to very serious medical consequences for non-ambulatory people who have impaired sensation. The authors discuss factors contributing to the formation of decubitus ulcers and the seating orthosis design characteristics that c...
 
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Prehensor Grip for Children: A Survey of the Literature
Julie Shaperman, MSPH, OTR
Maurice LeBlanc, MSME, CP
The authors surveyed literature on hand-grip strength and grip strength with prosthetic prehensors of children 2 to 4 years old to set grip strength requirements for a pediatric body-powered prosthetic hand.
 
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TECHNICAL FORUM--A High-Performance, Variable Suspension, Transradial (Below-Elbow) Prosthesis
Robert (Bob) Radocy, MS
William D. Beiswenger, CPO
The authors present the Variable Suspension Prosthesis, a transradial design that combines the proven effectiveness of supracondylar (modified muenster) suspension with new silicone socket technology.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM--Survey Research and Measurement Error
Terrie Nolinske, PHD, OTR/L, CO
The author introduces various types of survey research while focusing on questionnaire development and use. Recognizing and accounting for survey measurement error when using questionnaires also is discussed.