JPO 1999 Vol. 11, Num. 1

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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: A Review of Pain and Activity Levels of Twenty-one Patients
Christopher Lake, CPO
Gary S. Trexler, CO
William J. Barringer, CO.
The authors review the variety of orthoses used in treating patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction--a common clinical problem that results in painful pes planus.
 
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Residual Soft Tissues for Computer-Aided Technology Applications in Prosthetics-A Case Study
Ricardo Torres-Moreno, PhD
Derek Jones, PhD
Stephan E. Solomonidis, MSc
Hamish Mackie, PhD
Magnetic resonace imaging to develop a first-generation 3-D generic finite element model in producing an improved socket fit is analyzed in this case study.
 
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The Slip-Fit Joint for Ease of Donning and Doffing of Orthoses that Cross the Hip Joint
Joseph Molino, MS, CPO
Michael B. Rebarber, CO
George Tanner, CPO, Cped
The Slip-Fit Joint was designed for a patient to use when donning and doffing a bilateral or unilateral hip orthosis by separating the orthosis into the pelvic component and the leg component
 
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The Effect of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Balance Impairment: Single-Case Study
Noel Rao, MD
Alexander Aruin, PhD
The results of dynamic balance test using computerized dynamic posturography were studied to determine the effect of AFOs on instability and balance impairment in patients with diabetic sensory neuropathy.
 
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Independence Through Humeral Rotation In the Conventional Transhumeral Prosthetic Design
Joseph J. Ivko, Sr.
The author discusses the humeral rotator unit--a new design in achieving humeral rotation in a body-powered prosthesis for the transhumeral bilateral and unilateral amputee.