JPO 2007 Vol. 19, Num. 1

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Results of Managing Transtibial Amputations with a Prefabricated Polyethylene Rigid Removable Dressing
Eric Ladenheim, MD, FACS
Kerri Oberti-Smith, CP, PT
Gavin Tablada, CP
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
Daniel J. Bunce, PhD
James W. Breakey, PhD, CP
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
Peter J. Kyberd, PhD
Adrian S. Poulton, PhD
Leif Sandsjö, PhD
Stewe Jönsson, CPO
Ben Jones, MEng
David Gow, BSc
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
Nicole M. Parent-Weiss, CO, OTR, FAAOP
David B. Weiss, MD
Frances Farley, MD
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
Natalie Vanicek, MSc
David J. Sanderson, PhD
Romeo Chua, PhD
Dave Kenyon, BSc
J. Timothy Inglis, PhD
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.