Atlas of Limb Prosthetics

Atlas of Limb Prosthetics
Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Publisher: Amer Academy of Orthopaedic
Total Pages: 930
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780892032754

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.

Therapy for Amputees

Therapy for Amputees
Author: Barbara Engstrom
Publisher:
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780443059759

An interdisciplinary team of experts addresses all aspects of rehabilitation for amputees, from assessments and phychosocial considerations through evidence-based treatment approaches and more. The New Edition is updated to incorporate the latest advances in this field, and to reflect the fact that amputees now receive rehabilitation therapy in a variety of settings.

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
Author: Todd A. Kuiken
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-07-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1439860815

Implement TMR with Your Patients and Improve Their Quality of LifeDeveloped by Dr. Todd A. Kuiken and Dr. Gregory A. Dumanian, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a new approach to accessing motor control signals from peripheral nerves after amputation and providing sensory feedback to prosthesis users. This practical approach has many advantage

Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance for Lower Extremity Amputees

Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance for Lower Extremity Amputees
Author: Robert S. Gailey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1994
Genre: Amputees
ISBN: 9781888131024

Presents balance, agility, and coordination exercises, including principles and guidelines, long sitting exercises, quadruped exercises, high kneeling exercises, and standing exercises; also advanced balance, agility, and coordination exercises; cardiovascular endurance exercises.

Care of the Combat Amputee

Care of the Combat Amputee
Author: Paul F. Pasquina
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 824
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780160840777

This resource addresses all aspects of combat amputee care ranging from surgical techniques to long-term care, polytrauma and comorbidities such as traumatic brain injury and burns, pain management, psychological issues, physical and occupational therapy, VA benefits, prosthetics and adaptive technologies, sports and recreational opportunities, and return to duty and vocational rehabilitation.

Bionic Limb Reconstruction

Bionic Limb Reconstruction
Author: Oskar C. Aszmann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030607461

This book presents the latest techniques in amputation rehabilitation and summarizes the most recent research findings in the field of bionic limb reconstruction. Divided into seven parts written by experts in the field, it provides valuable information on e.g. upper extremity injuries, psychological considerations, prosthetic engineering, and surgical and rehabilitation strategies. Illustrative figures and photos of real-life settings further assist understanding. This book is of interest not only for plastic surgeons, but also for hand surgeons, orthopedic and trauma surgeons as well as therapists, prosthetists and engineers.

Tidy's Physiotherapy

Tidy's Physiotherapy
Author: Stuart Porter
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702043443

A classic textbook and a student favourite, Tidy's Physiotherapy aims to reflect contemporary practice of physiotherapy and can be used as a quick reference by the physiotherapy undergraduate for major problems that they may encounter throughout their study, or while on clinical placement. Tidy's Physiotherapy is a resource which charts a range of popular subject areas. It also encourages the student to think about problem-solving and basic decision-making in a practice setting, presenting case studies to consolidate and apply learning. In this fifteenth edition, new chapters have been added and previous chapters withdrawn, continuing its reflection of contemporary education and practice. Chapters have again been written by experts who come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds. The new edition is complemented by an accompanying online ancillary which offers access to over 50 video clips on musculoskeletal tests, massage and exercise and an image bank along with the addition of crosswords and MCQs for self-assessment. Now with new chapters on: Reflection Collaborative health and social care / interprofessional education Clinical leadership Pharmacology Muscle imbalance Sports management Acupuncture in physiotherapy Management of Parkinson's and of older people Neurodynamics Part of the Physiotherapy Essentials series - core textbooks for both students and lecturers! Covers a comprehensive range of clinical, academic and professional subjects Annotated illustrations to simplify learning Definition, Key Point and Weblink boxes Online access to over 50 video clips and 100's of dowloadable images (http://evolve.elsevier.com/Porter/Tidy) Online resources via Evolve Learning with video clips, image bank, crosswords and MCQs! Log on and register at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Porter/Tidy Case studies Additional illustrations

Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics

Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics
Author: Joan Edelstein
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040137121

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.