JPO 1996 Vol. 8, Num. 4

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Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
 
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Biomechanical Comparison of the Milwaukee Brace (CTLSO) and the TLSO for Treatment of Idiopathic scoliosis
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
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
Elaine K. NgDavid Berbrayer, MD, FRCPC
Gordon A. Hunter, MB, FRCS,FRCSC
David Berbrayer, MD, FRCPC
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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TECHNICAL FORUM-- Axilla Bypass Ring for Shoulder harnesses for Upper-Limb Prostheses
Milo Collier, CP
Maurice LeBlanc, MSME, CP
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
Terrie Nolinske, PHD, OTR/L, CO
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
Maureen J. Simmonds, MCSP, MSc, PHD
The author reviews the discussion section of the research paper in terms of content, format and style.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM -- Simple Regression: A Statistical Technique in the Investigation of a Relationship Between Two Variables
C. Don Rossi, MS
The author provides an example of simple regression to investigate the relationship between two variables.