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Results of Managing Transtibial Amputations with a Prefabricated Polyethylene Rigid Removable Dressing |
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Eric Ladenheim, MD, FACS
Kerri Oberti-Smith, CP, PT Gavin Tablada, CP |
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| A retrospective comparison of transtibial amputation wound healing was conducted comparing a prefabricated removable rigid dressing system and standard soft dressings. Clinical outcome of wound healing was improved with the prefabricated RRD. Rationa... | |
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The Impact of C-Leg on the Physical and Psychological Adjustment to Transfemoral Amputation |
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Daniel J. Bunce, PhD
James W. Breakey, PhD, CP |
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| A qualitative method of inquiry and analysis was employed to understand the role of Otto Bock's C-Leg in the physical and psychological adjustment of transfemoral amputees. For the prosthetist whose goal is to prosthetically rehabilitate the transfem... | |
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The ToMPAW Modular Prosthesis: A Platform for Research in Upper-Limb Prosthetics |
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Peter J. Kyberd, PhD
Adrian S. Poulton, PhD Leif Sandsjö, PhD Stewe Jönsson, CPO Ben Jones, MEng David Gow, BSc |
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| A "Totally Modular Prosthetic Arm with high Workability" (ToMPAW) consortium was created to stimulate research in prosthetics technology, building on earlier experiences of limb fitting, orthopedic procedures, technological engineering and manufactur... | |
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Atlanto-Occipital Injuries in Three Children Treated With Halo Immobilization |
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Nicole M. Parent-Weiss, CO, OTR, FAAOP
David B. Weiss, MD Frances Farley, MD |
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| Halo immobilization in children is challenging. Three cases of atlanto-occpital injuries in young children are presented, in which halo immobilization is applied with successful clinical outcomes. | |
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Kinematic Adaptations to a Novel Walking Task with a Prosthetic Simulator |
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Natalie Vanicek, MSc
David J. Sanderson, PhD Romeo Chua, PhD Dave Kenyon, BSc J. Timothy Inglis, PhD |
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| This study investigates the process of adaptation to a novel walking task by altering lower limb mechanics with a prosthetic simulator. Results may impact rehabilitation practices and designs of early walking aids. | |