Download or read book Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics written by Joan Edelstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Conceptsis a comprehensive overview of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics, covering normal and pathological gait, lower-limb biomechanics, clinical applications, as well as prosthetic and orthotic designs and components. Joan Edelstein and Alex Moroz have writtenLower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics with the clinician’s perspective in mind. Clinical management is incorporated throughout the text, including basic surgical concepts, postoperative management, preprosthetic care, and training in the use of devices. Additionally, this text incorporates unique features relevant to physicians such as prescription writing and prosthetic and orthotic construction and modification, as well as, the latest research regarding energy consumption and long-term utilization of prostheses. Chapters Include: Orthotics in neuromuscular diseases Orthotics in pediatrics Functional expectations Gait and activities training Transtibial and transfemoral prostheses and components Transtibial and transfemoral biomechanics, evaluation, and gait analysis Disarticulations and Bilateral Amputations With over 150 line drawings and photographs to supplement the text, Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Concepts is ideal for clinicians in the fields of physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, vascular surgery, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Download or read book Lower limb Prosthetics and Orthotics written by Joan E. Edelstein and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a comprehensive overview of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics, covering normal and pathological gait, lower-limb biomechanics, clinical applications, as well as prosthetic and orthotic designs and components. Clinical management is incorporated throughout the text, including basic surgical concepts, postoperative management, preprosthetic care, and training in the use of devices. Additionally, this text incorporates unique features relevant to physicians such as prescription writing and prosthetic and orthotic construction and modification, as well as the latest research regarding energy consumption and long-term utilization of protheses.
Download or read book Lower limb Prosthetics written by Norman Berger and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 56.7 million Americans had some type of disability in 2010, which represents 18.7 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population included in the 2010 Survey of Income and Program Participation. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As of December 2015, approximately 11 million individuals were SSDI beneficiaries, and about 8 million were SSI beneficiaries. SSA currently considers assistive devices in the nonmedical and medical areas of its program guidelines. During determinations of substantial gainful activity and income eligibility for SSI benefits, the reasonable cost of items, devices, or services applicants need to enable them to work with their impairment is subtracted from eligible earnings, even if those items or services are used for activities of daily living in addition to work. In addition, SSA considers assistive devices in its medical disability determination process and assessment of work capacity. The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation provides an analysis of selected assistive products and technologies, including wheeled and seated mobility devices, upper-extremity prostheses, and products and technologies selected by the committee that pertain to hearing and to communication and speech in adults.
Download or read book Lower Limb Amputation written by Adrian Cristian M. D. and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Limb loss can occur due to trauma, infection, diabetes, vascular disease, cancer, and other diseases. Regardless of the cause, it often has a profound impact on a person's life. Many amputees experience feelings of loss and grief, frustration in learning to walk with an artificial limb, and difficulty adjusting to a new and challenging lifestyle. This book provides the practical knowledge needed to cope with the many changes caused by lower limb amputation. In clear, accessible language, it covers the medical, physical, and psychosocial issues and answers crucial questions such as: How do I cope emotionally with the loss of a limb? What steps can I take to prevent additional amputations? How do I treat and care for my post-surgery wound? What are the best prostheses for my particular needs? Can I play sports and exercise with a prosthesis? And much more! This unique resource aims to educate those with lower limb amputation so that they can better care for themselves and maximize their independence. The practical advice, tips, and extensive references within its pages will help individuals meet the challenges of leading full and fruitful lives.
Download or read book Lower Limb Prostheses written by Ethan Balk and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACKGROUND: Lower limb prosthesis (LLP) candidates are a heterogeneous group. Many LLP options exist. How to best match an amputee with an LLP is unclear. Optimal selection of devices should be guided by evidence on which amputees would do best with which LLP component or configuration, and which evaluation instruments are valid and reliable in this population. METHODS: We addressed questions pertaining to: assessing validity, reliability, and related psychometric properties for assessment techniques, predictor tools, and outcome measures in lower limb amputees; determining which patient and other characteristics may predict which LLP configuration or component would result in better clinical and patient-centered outcomes for different lower limb amputees (i.e., heterogeneity of treatment effect); determining whether patient expectations align with outcomes; evaluating whether patients are satisfied with the process of obtaining their LLPs; and describing long-term use of LLPs. The review does not evaluate overall comparative effectiveness among LLP components, nor does it include assessment of biomechanical outcomes. We searched six databases and other sources through October 2017 for eligible studies. RESULTS: We found eligible studies that assessed the psychometric properties of 50 instruments (classified as assessment techniques, prediction tools, and outcome measures). Of these, 30 have evidence for both validity and reliability, but only 17 of these have evidence that was deemed generalizable to the Medicare population. Most of the remaining instruments have evidence of either validity or reliability, but not both. Of 13 studies reporting data or analyses to allow assessment of heterogeneity of treatment effect, 7 used both predictor and outcome measures with evidence of validity. These studies mostly included younger men with unilateral transfemoral amputations due to trauma. Overall, studies did not identify participant characteristics that predict which lower limb amputees would benefit most or least from a given component (low strength of evidence); the studies were almost all underpowered to address this Key Question. Two studies provide low strength of evidence that people are satisfied with their encounters with their prosthetists. No eligible study addressed how study participants' preprescription expectations of ambulation align with outcomes. Based on eight eligible studies, there is low strength of evidence that (1) about 11 to 22 percent of lower limb amputees who receive an LLP prescription stop using the prosthesis at about 1 year and (2) people with unilateral transfemoral amputations are about twice as likely to abandon their LLP than those with transtibial amputations. There is low strength of evidence that 24 to 29 percent of LLP recipients use their prostheses only indoors at 1 year. CONCLUSIONS: Numerous instruments assessing ambulation, function, quality of life, and other patient-centered outcomes have evidence of validity and reliability for people with lower limb amputations. The literature does not provide adequate evidence regarding whether specific characteristics or preprescription instruments are predictive of which specific LLP component individuals should receive to maximize ambulation, function, and quality of life, or to minimize abandonment or limited use. Further high-quality research in representative samples of people with LLPs is needed to inform optimal matching of prosthetic components to patients and to assess patient expectations and satisfaction with care.
Download or read book Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics written by Mark R. Pitkin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword from a Clinical Biomechanist, Applied Physiologist and Prosthetist teaching graduate students in Prosthetics & Orthotics. While there are many books on Biomechanics, arguably the quintessential science of limb prosthetics, none addresses the fundamental principles in sufficient detail and depth to be practically useful to the prosthetist, rehabilitation specialist or researcher. Dr. Pitkin’s monograph is an exemplary collection of theoretical principles from his research and o- ers, presented in its clinical and applied biomechanics form. The textbook provides an excellent overview of the many facets of lower limb prosthetic design and engineering for the ardent clinician researcher and student. The book delves into many of the basic concepts that are required knowledge for the clinician and the scientist to have as the foundation for their work. Dr. Pitkin has an e- quent manner in which he reflects on the history and literature to tell the storied evolution of prosthetic design . He takes the reader on a journey to consider his theories, which have substantive foundations to contemplate. By the end of chapter one, we have the basic h- tory and an appreciation for the rationale behind the “rolling joint ankle” with evidence to support his theoretical views.
Download or read book Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity written by Alicia J. Davis, MPA, CPO, FAAOP and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity is a well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference on the science and practice of post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation, designed to maximize patient independence and quality of life. Chapters are written by physiatrists, prosthetists, surgeons, and therapists at the University of Michigan, clinicians and teachers who work with amputees on a daily basis. Clinically oriented, it covers both lower and upper extremity restoration and rehabilitation and serves as a handy reference for busy practitioners to support sound clinical decision-making. Beginning with basic anatomy, kinesiology, and a recap of surgical decisions principles and post-operative care for amputees, the book discusses biomechanics, clinical assessment, prosthetic options, how to write a complete and detailed prescription for the prosthesis, restoration and management of specific problems by region, and rehabilitation programs and strategies. Common medical issues such as phantom limb sensation and pain, skin problems, and sexual and psychological considerations are discussed as well. In-depth coverage of prosthetic restoration is provided for special populations such as infants, children, the elderly, athletes multi-extremity amputees, and those who have lost limbs to cancer. Chapters are written in expanded outline format for ease of use and feature numerous full-color diagrams, photos, and other illustrations. This text will guide physicians, trainees, and other members of the care team through the fundamentals of restoring function to individuals who have lost limbs or body parts. Key Features: Provides a state-of-the-art, accessible, clinical approach to post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation Covers both upper and lower extremities Addresses prostheses for special populations and sports and recreation Includes boxed clinical pearls at the start of each chapter, illustrated quick reference tables, and full-color photos throughout Supports clinical decision making and addresses practical questions and problems Advises on new requirements for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and includes patient education materials and sample prescription forms that can be customized for use in any clinic Outlines important information for returning to the community after amputation
Download or read book Full Stride written by Victoria Tepe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking title begins with an introductory overview of the Lower Extremity Gait Systems (LEGS) project, identifying concerns and observations as context for the reader to consider topics and challenges detailed in later chapters. Next are chapters that explore relevant military and civilian needs, and an essential historical context of the capabilities and limitations of contemporary prosthetics. The section concludes with an overview of essential components used in passive and active lower limb prosthetics, including sockets, foot, ankle, and knee systems, as well as emerging bionic systems. A second section considers research and development in orthotics, synthetic and biological materials, volitional control, and wearable robotics (also known as exoskeletons). Finally, expert authors explore advanced science and emerging medical perspectives in research related to limb salvage, osseointegration, limb transplantation, and tissue engineering. Designed for medical practitioners, engineers, students, and researchers who use or develop prosthetic technology for civilian or military amputees, Full Stride: Advancing the State of the Art in Lower Extremity Gait Systems will be of great interest to trauma specialists, orthopedists, rehabilitation specialists, nursing staff and physical therapists, as well as researchers and scientists who specialize in fields that shape and inform advanced prosthetic device development such as materials sciences, engineering (electrical, mechanical, biomedical), robotics, and human physiology.
Download or read book Lower limb prosthetic components written by G. Fitzlaff and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlas of Limb Prosthetics written by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and published by Amer Academy of Orthopaedic. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly available after being out of print for several years, this is the definitive reference on the surgical and prosthetic management of acquired or congenital limb loss. Covers indications for amputation vs. limb salvage for trauma, peripheral vascular disease, and tumours; indications for prostheses for amputation levels; and rehabilitation approaches.
Download or read book Prosthetics and Orthotics Classification and Description of Prosthetic Components written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prosthetics and Orthotics Classification and Description of Prosthetic Components Description of Lower Limb Prosthetic Components written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 1915-01-31 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prosthesis, Orthopaedics, Prosthetic devices, Classification systems, Orthopaedic equipment, Medical equipment, Artificial limbs, Legs, Feet (anatomy), Knees, Hips, Limbs
Download or read book Prosthetic Designs for Restoring Human Limb Function written by William Craelius and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a thorough introduction and overview of the design and engineering of state-of-the-art prosthetics and assistive technologies. Innovations in prosthetics are increasingly made by cross-disciplinary thinking, and the author introduces the application of biomedical, mechanical, electrical, computer, and materials engineering principles to the design of artificial limbs. Coverage includes the fundamentals of biomechanics, biomechanical modeling and measurements, the basics of anatomy and physiology of limb defects, and the historical development of prosthetic design. This book stimulates the innovative thinking necessary for advancing limb restoration, and will be essential reading for students, as well as researchers, professional engineers, and prosthetists involved in the design and manufacture of artificial limbs. Learning enhanced by the exercises, including physical modeling with MATLAB and Simulink; Includes appendices with relevant equations and parameters for reference; Introduction to the design and engineering of prosthetics and assistive technologies.
Download or read book TechGUIDE for Quality Lower Limb Prosthetic Components written by Monash Rehabilitation Technology Research Unit and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlas of Amputations Limb Deficiencies 4th edition written by J. Ivan Krajbich, MD and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 2187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leading and definitive reference on the surgical and prosthetic management of acquired and congenital limb loss. The fourth edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies is written by recognized experts in the fields of amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics.
Download or read book Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies written by Douglas G. Smith and published by American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the major advances in the field since the last edition in 1992. New chapters cover amputee care in wartime, the role of the Krukenberg proceedure in developing countries, the rise of the amputee consumer movement, and the rapidly expanding role of sports and recreation for amputees, as well as the more controversial topics of osseointegration and transplantation. The major influence of orthopaedic surgeons in the development of both amputation surgery and prosthetics is noted in the greatly expanded chapter on the history of these fields. A chapter on absence of the lumbar spine and sacrum has been added, as well as a chapter on surgical revision.
