JPO 2000 Vol. 12, Num. 2

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Wound Healing in Transtibial Amputees Related to Surgical Technique
Nora Cullen, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Michael Devlin, MD, FRCPC
Transtibial amputations (TTAs) have traditionally been surgically bevelled at the anterior tibia by a surgical saw. Furthermore, the fibula has been cut shorter than the distal tibia by 2 to 3 cm. It is thought that these two measures result in quick...
 
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Using Preoperative Molds to Decrease Operating Room Time When Applying External Fixation Devices
Mark F. Devens, CO
The purpose of this article is to convey the method and materials used to assist the surgeon in perioperative construction of various external fixation devices. The use of these devices resulted in a decrease in operative time, efficiency in construc...
 
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Surface Curvature-Based Modification as a Practical CAD/CAM Rectification for Transtibial Limbs
William M. Vannah, PhD
David M. Harning, CPO
Jeffrey A. Hastings, MS
Joseph A. Stand
David M. Drvaric, MD
Prosthetic socket digitization creates a quantitative record of the limb shape. From this record, the curvature of the limb's surface at any point can be calculated. The report describes a modification that is based on the limb's surface curvature. C...
 
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Physiological Comparisons of Physically Active Persons with Transtibial Amputation Using Static and Dynamic Prostheses versus Persons with Nonpathological Gait during Multiple-Speed Walking
Miao-Ju Hsu, MA, PT
David H. Nielsen, PhD, PT
John Yack, PhD, PT
Donald G. Shurr, MA, PT, CPO
Suh-Jen Lin, MS, PT
The level of physical activity may be a potential correlate of accommodation to amputee walking. The purpose of this study was to compare the energy cost, gait efficiency, and relative exercise intensity of physically active persons with transtibial ...