JPO 1996 Vol. 8, Num. 1

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Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
 
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Epidemiologic Overview of lndividuals with Upper-Limb Loss and Their Reported Research Priorities
Diane J. Atkins, OTR
Denise C.Y. Heard, MSE
William H. Donovan, MD
The authors have assembled a national database of upper-extremity amputees to evaluate past use and preferences of transradial and trans-humeral amputees who wear body-powered, electric or no prostheses.
 
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Functional Evaluation of a Custom-Molded Leather Ankle Lacer
Charles L. Saltzman, MD
Donald G. Shurr, CPO, PT
John Kamp, CO, OPA
Thomas M. Cook, PHD, PT
The authors present their findings concerning the efficacy of the custom-molded leather ankle lacer in treating painful ankle and hindfoot problems.
 
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Overview of Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Health-Care Malpractice for Prosthists and Orthotists
Ron Scott, JD, PT, OCS
The importance of practicing effective malpractice risk management in the O&P profession is discussed.
 
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CASE REPORT FORUM--Observations of Ice-Skating Prostheses Developed for a 1-Year-Old Transtibial Amputee
Carole St-Jean, CP(c)
Celine Goyette
The authors report their experience fitting a young bilateral transtibial amputee with ice-skating prostheses over a two-year period.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM--How to Critically Read a Journal Research Article
Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
Brenda Rae Lunsford, MS, MAPT
The authors present the concepts involved in reader evaluation of research literature and explain the importance of critical reading to the O&P profession.