Orthoses for the burned hand
Chapter 16 Orthoses for the burned hand Bradon J. Wilhelmi, Mary C. Burns, Damon Cooney Key Points • Typical deformities seen in the burned hand are hyperextension deformity of the…
Orthoses for the muscle disease patient
Chapter 37 Orthoses for the muscle disease patient John D. Hsu Key Points • Orthoses for children with muscle disease can be lightweight because the devices need not supply structural…
Lower limb orthoses for persons who have had a stroke
Chapter 33 Lower limb orthoses for persons who have had a stroke Elizabeth Condie, Robert James Bowers Key Points • All orthotic intervention must be based on clearly identified objectives….
Wheelchair prescription in international settings
Chapter 45 Wheelchair prescription in international settings David Constantine Key Points • Poverty and disability amplify each other. • A wheelchair may provide greater access to basic human rights for…
Future trends and research in orthoses
Chapter 51 Future trends and research in orthoses Alberto Esquenazi, Mukul C. Talaty Key Points • Advances in materials and other technologies will have a positive impact on orthotics in…
Orthoses in total joint replacement
Chapter 28 Orthoses in total joint replacement Dulcey Lima Key Points • Dislocation following total hip arthroplasty is a difficult clinical problem whose incidence varies depending on whether the procedure…
Functional bracing of selected upper limb fractures
Chapter 19 Functional bracing of selected upper limb fractures Loren L. Latta, Augusto Sarmiento Key Points • Closed fractures in segments of the body with two long bones experience the…
Canes, crutches, and walkers
Chapter 42 Canes, crutches, and walkers Joan E. Edelstein Key Points • Assistive devices may improve balance, assist propulsion, reduce load on one or both lower limbs, transmit sensory cues…
Orthoses for spinal deformities
Chapter 9 Orthoses for spinal deformities Donald E. Katz Key Points • The use of orthoses for treatment of spinal deformities is controversial. • The greatest challenge in evaluating the…
Appropriate technologies for assistive devices in low-income countries
Chapter 41 Appropriate technologies for assistive devices in low-income countries Anna Lindström Key Points • Low-income countries deliver assistive technology differently due to cost, availability, and infrastructure issues. Special considerations…
