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Tendon injuries in diabetes heal poorly, with unclear drivers of extracellular matrix disruption and altered mechanics. This narrative review synthesizes in vitro, animal, and human studies, highlighting serum advanced glycation end products as potential systemic contributors.
Eric J. Gutierrez +3 more
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Weight distribution patterns of lower extremity amputees [PDF]
The weight distribution and postural sway patterns of lower limb amputees and normals were examined in this study. Nineteen amputees (12 above-knee and 7 below-knee) were compared to 22 nonamputee subjects in static and dynamic test conditions while ...
Crist, Gretchen E
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Rehabilitation Outcomes for Elderly Lower Limb Amputees [PDF]
The outcome following rehabilitation for 92 vascular amputees admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre, Ballarat between 1 January 1982 and 31 December 1987 is presented.Data includes age, sex, concomitant disease, mortality, length of hospital ...
HUBBARD, WENDY ANNE
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The gait of unilateral transfemoral amputees [PDF]
The aim of this study was to describe the gait of persons with a unilateral transfemoral amputation by means of a questionnaire, gait analysis and measurement of energy expenditure, and to find correlations among the variables studied. The study included
Schrama, J. +3 more
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We provided the first evidence that exposure of general adults to ACR was related to ABI decrement and PAD odds increment, which might be partly associated with accelerated biological aging. Lipid and atherosclerosis pathway may be suggestively implicated in the mechanism underlying these associations.
Feifei Wang +11 more
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Kinetics of transfemoral amputees with osseointegrated fixation performing common activities of daily living [PDF]
Background: Direct anchorage of a lower-limb prosthesis to the bone through an implanted fixation (osseointegration) has been suggested as an excellent alternative for amputees experiencing complications from use of a conventional socket-type prosthesis.
Branemark, Rickard +13 more
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Development of electric hand prothesis controlled by voice commands and muscle sensors
Prosthetic technology has advanced significantly in recent years, giving people who have lost limbs the chance to restore mobility and independence. Electric hand prosthesis controlled by voice instructions and muscle sensors represent one interesting ...
Jimena Guevara-Roselló +1 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Purpose The global aging population is rapidly increasing, prompting the United Nations to declare the “Decade of Healthy Aging” (2021–2030) to improve the quality of life for older adults. Health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) is crucial in this context, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and ...
Maik Berber Freitas +8 more
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Sports participation of Dutch lower limb amputees [PDF]
Objective: To analyze sports participation of Dutch lower limb amputees and factors influencing sports participation. Study design: A cross-sectional survey was performed.
Meulenbelt, Hendrik +5 more
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Factors Related to Low Back Pain Severity in Veterans with Unilateral Below Knee Amputation
Aims: Low back pain as a common health issue is more problematic than other complications of amputation. Due to the etiology of amputation in veterans, different factors may be related to the severity of back pain.
E. Faraji +4 more
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