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79
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Outcome Study: The Progression of Spinal Deformity in Paraplegic Children Fitted with Reciprocating Gait Orthoses
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James H. Campbell, PhD, CO
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The author presents four clinical examples that outline the progression of significant skeletal deformity and joint contracture despite provision of orthotic management and adoption of a reciprocal gait pattern.
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85
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Conventional and Hydrostatic Transtibial Interface Comparison
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Jason T. Kahle, CPO
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In this 25-patient study, conventional and hydrostatic transtibial interface designs are compared to determine which design patients preferred.
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92
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Clinical Evaluation of an Articulated, Dynamic-Response Prosthetic Foot in Teenage Transtibial and Syme-Level Amputees
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Robin C. Crandall, MD
Todd F. Anderson, CP
Byron Backus, CP
Tony Frucci, CP
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Nineteen highly active adolescent and teenage unilateral transtibial and symes amputees are randomly converted to an articulated, dynamic response prosthetic foot to detemine overall patient acceptance of the foot in a clinical setting.
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98
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The Use of Adherence Monitors with Orthoses
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Kevin Felton, CO, LO
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The author discusses the benefits of the use of electronic adherence monitors to determine orthosis effectiveness.
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101
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Orthotics and Prosthetics National Office Outcomes Tool (OPOT): Initial Reliability and Validity Assessment for Lower Extremity Prosthetics
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Dennis L. Hart, PhD, PT
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A growing need to measure the results of prosthetic treatment has led to the development of more appropriate outcomes tools. Here, the Orthotics and Prosthetics National Office Outcomes Tool (OPOT) is shown to provide a valid, reliable way to assess ...
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