JPO 2003 Vol. 15, Num. 1

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Reduction in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Load and Tibiofemoral Rotation under Applied Axial Rotation: A Surrogate Model Study of the Efficacy of a New Knee Derotation Brace Concept
Paul R. Mathewson, PhD
Richard M. Greenwald, PhD
A new, adjustable, bidirectional derotation brace, developed to limit tibiofemoral rotation under applied torsional loading, was tested under both static and dynamic loading conditions using an instrumented knee surrogate.
 
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Early Upper Limb Prosthesis Fitting: When and What Do We Fit
Julie Shaperman, MSPH, OTR
Samuel E. Landsberger, ScD
Yoshio, Setoguchi, MD
A survey of child amputee clinics in North America explores early fitting of children with unilateral below-elbow limb absence. Results of the survey will guide clinicians, provide the basis for future studies, guide designers of new components, and ...
 
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Initial Biomechanical Analysis and Modeling of Transfemoral Amputee Gait
C. Dundass, MSc
G. Z. Yao, PhD
C. K. Mechefske, PhD, P ENG
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of hydraulic knee controller deterioration on the gait of a single transfemoral amputee subject. A set of gait experiments was developed and conducted.
 
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Rigid Postoperative Fixation for Pedicled Cranial Flaps: A Case Comparison
Aaron J. Noordmans, BS
Nicole Parent, CO
Vikas Bhatia, MS
Mary E. Garrity-Moses, BS
Nicholas M. Boulis, MD
The report compares two cases in which pedicled arm flaps were used in face and head reconstruction. In the first case, incomplete immobilization allowed for flap failure, whereas complete immobilization in the second case improved patient comfort, s...
 
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The Use of a Standard Measure of Emotional Distress to Evaluate Early Counseling Intervention in Patients with Amputations
Keren Fisher, PhD
E. Marion Price, MBE
This study measures the outcome of counseling for people with amputations using a standardized test. It evaluates an appropriate instrument to record emotional distress without the confounding effects of physical disability. A 12-item version of the ...