Objective The objective of this study was to assess the functional and socio-professional future of lower limb-amputated patients. Patients and methods This is a 3-year-prospective study of lower limb-amputated patients,…
Objective Compression bandages are commonly used in the treatment of some venous or lymphatic pathologies. The success of the treatment relies on the applied pressure, which depends on several parameters,…
Objective Toe filler combined to ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) can be used to improve gait after a partial foot amputation. The AFO supports the plantar aspect of the foot, and the…
Objective The replacement of a mechanical knee with prosthetic class I foot fitting by an electronic knee with prosthetic class II foot was proposed to a 54-years-old schizophrenic patient, active,…
Objective Premature aging syndromes are very rare and most often hereditary. Initially purely descriptive entities, these syndromes are now much better understood genetically and pathophysiologically and can now be classified…
Objective We aimed to evaluate the place of lumbar support in the management of nonspecific low back pain. Material and methods We conducted a systematic review with the following databases:…
Objective Intermittent self-catheterization is the gold standard for patients with central neurologic bladder. It allows to reduce all urinary tract complications and to improve the quality of life. The factors…
Objective The quality of the residual limb of the amputations in the consequences of a ballistic trauma often was compromised and limits the success of a good equipment for a…
Objective Although it is only a part of their therapeutic effect, the mechanical effect of compression or contention medical devices (CCMD) is always claimed by the manufacturers. However, the mechanism…
Objective Following a transfemoral (TF) amputation, the ability to walk with a prosthesis is the main objective of rehabilitation. The achieved speed of walking is considered a determining factor in…
