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Foreward
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C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
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115
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Biomechanical Comparison
of the Milwaukee Brace
(CTLSO) and the TLSO for
Treatment of Idiopathic
scoliosis
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Avinash G. Patwardhan, PHD
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Wilton H. Bunch, MD, PHD
Victoria M. Dvonch, MD
Ray Vanderby Jr., PHD
Kevin P Meade, PHD
Mark Sartori
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The authors used a finite element
model to quantify the effects of the
CTLSO and TLSO in increasing
spinal stability as measured in terms
of critical load. While their study indicated the two orthoses were equal
in stabilizing lumbar primary curves,
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Transtibial Amputation:
Preoperative Vascular
Assessment and Functional
Outcome
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Elaine K. NgDavid Berbrayer, MD, FRCPC
Gordon A. Hunter, MB, FRCS,FRCSC
David Berbrayer, MD, FRCPC
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The authors conducted an eight-year
retrospective study of 135 transtibial
amputees to investigate the pre- and
postoperative factors that determine
patients' eventual outcomes; they
found transcutaneous oxygen pressure a reliable indicator of residu...
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130
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TECHNICAL FORUM-- Axilla Bypass Ring for
Shoulder harnesses for
Upper-Limb Prostheses
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Milo Collier, CP
Maurice LeBlanc, MSME, CP
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The development and testing of a ring developed for arm amputees to relieve pressure in
the axilla are discussed. Initial testing suggests the ring helps relieve discomfort.
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RESEARCH FORUM--
Writing a Research
Proposal
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Terrie Nolinske, PHD, OTR/L, CO
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The author explains how and why a well-written research proposal can guide investigators through the research process.
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RESEARCH FORUM -- Discussing the Results
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Maureen J. Simmonds, MCSP, MSc, PHD
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The author reviews the discussion section of
the research paper in terms of content, format and style.
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143
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RESEARCH FORUM -- Simple Regression:
A Statistical Technique
in the Investigation of a
Relationship Between Two
Variables
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C. Don Rossi, MS
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The author provides an example of simple
regression to investigate the relationship between two variables.
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