Prosthetics & orthotics in clinical practice : a case study approach - May, Bella J.; Lockard, Margery A. (Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, 2011)
Introduction to prosthetics and orthotics -- Biomechanical principles in prosthetics and orthotics -- Psychosocial issues -- Amputation surgery of the lower extremity -- Postsurgical management -- Prosthetic components -- Lower extremity prosthetic management -- Other levels of amputation -- The child with an amputation -- Upper extremity amputations -- Examinations for orthotic prescription and checkout -- Designing and prescribing orthoses -- Shoes and orthoses for foot impairments -- Orthoses for ankle impairments -- Orthoses for knee impairments -- Orthoses for paraplegia or hip impairments -- Orthoses for trunk, cervical or cranial impairments -- Orthoses for upper extremity impairments -- Training for sports and leisure -- Clinical decision-making prosthetics and orthotics
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Keywords: Amusements; Amusements; Orthopedic emergencies; Ortodontia corretiva; Physical therapy assistants; Physical Therapy Modalities -- Case Reports; Physical therapy; Prosthesis; Prosthodontics