Pediatric hip orthoses
Chapter 36 Pediatric hip orthoses Shannon K. McClure, Laura L. Tosi Key Points • Success rates with the Pavlik harness are reported to be 90% to 100% for treatment of…
Seating and positioning for disabled children and adults
Chapter 44 Seating and positioning for disabled children and adults Jan Furumasu Key Points • The pelvis is key to seating and positioning. • Points of control rely on a…
Orthoses for the arthritic hand and wrist
Chapter 17 Orthoses for the arthritic hand and wrist Honor Duderstadt-Galloway, Monica R. Godinez, Alfred B. Swanson, Troy D. Pierce, Judy Leonard, Geneviève de Groot Swanson Key Points • Many…
Wheelchair mobility for disabled children and adults
Chapter 43 Wheelchair mobility for disabled children and adults Susan Johnson Taylor Key Points • Assess mobility and cognition of patient. Incorporate prognosis of condition to ensure flexibility of equipment…
Orthoses for cerebral palsy
Chapter 38 Orthoses for cerebral palsy Tom F. Novacheck Key Points • Proper lever arm alignment promotes function. • Optimal care of individuals with cerebral palsy is achieved using a…
Principles and components of upper limb orthoses
Chapter 13 Principles and components of upper limb orthoses Thomas R. Lunsford, Thomas V. DiBello Key Points • Upper limb orthoses are more often accepted by patients when a well-defined…
Biomechanics of the hip, knee, and ankle
Chapter 22 Biomechanics of the hip, knee, and ankle Barry Meadows, Robert James Bowers, Elaine Owen When considering orthotic treatment of the lower limbs, an understanding of the biomechanical principles…
Lower limb orthoses
Chapter 26 Lower limb orthoses John W. Michael Key Points • Lower limb orthoses are among the most commonly prescribed biomechanical devices intended to assist individuals with neuromuscular deficits. •…
Cranial remolding orthoses
Chapter 40 Cranial remolding orthoses Deanna J. Fish, Dulcey Lima Key Points • Infant skull deformities can be the result of intrinsic changes as in craniosynostosis or extrinsic factors such…
Communication devices and electronic aids to activities of daily living
Chapter 46 Communication devices and electronic aids to activities of daily living Edward C. Hitchcock Key Points • Assistive devices can allow persons with a disability to participate in activities…
