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Ability of modal analysis to detect osseointegration of implants in transfemoral amputees : a physical model study [PDF]

, 2013
Owing to the successful use of non-invasive vibration analysis to monitor the progression of dental implant healing and stabilization, it is now being considered as a method to monitor femoral implants in transfemoral amputees.
Cairns, Nicola, Pearcy, Mark, Adam, Clayton, Smeathers, James   +3 more
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Quality of life among amputees: A mediating role of social support

Medical Journal of Babylon, 2023
Background: Social support for amputee patients can get them out of the atmosphere of illness or disability and inspire them with a great deal of optimism and hope and make them forget the missing part, even if temporarily. Objectives: The study aimed to
Rusull Hamza Kh AL-Jubori, Amean A Yasir, Nada Khazal K Hindi   +2 more
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Temporal adaptations in generic and population-specific quality of life and falls efficacy in men with recent lower-limb amputations [PDF]

, 2013
This study examined the longitudinal changes in generic health-related quality of life (QOL), prosthesis-related QOL, falls efficacy, and walking speed in men with lower-limb amputations up to 6 months following discharge from rehabilitation.
Vanicek, Natalie, Barnett, Cleveland T., Polman, RCJ, Barnett, Cleveland T, Polman, Remco C.J., Polman, Remco, Barnett, CT, Vanicek, N   +7 more
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Adjustable Liners and Sockets for Prosthetic Devices

Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION Ras  Labs’ Synthetic  Muscle™  will  allow  amputees  to  continue  their  active  lives  without  needing  to adjust the fitting of their prosthetic device(s) throughout the day.  This technology promises to resolve major  issues  facing 
Lenore Rasmussen, Simone Rodriguez, Matthew Bowers, Damaris Smith, Greig Martino, Livia Rizzo, Cole Scheiber, Jesse d’Almeida, Curran Dillis   +8 more
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Employment status, job characteristics and work-related health experience of people with a lower limb amputation in the Netherlands [PDF]

, 2001
Objectives: To describe the occupational situation of people with lower limb amputations in The Netherlands and to compare the health experience of workings and nonworking amputee patients with a nonimpaired reference population.
de Vries, J, Schoppen, Tanneke, Goeken, Ludwig, Eisma, W.H., Schoppen, T., Göeken, L.N.H., Johan W. Groothoff, Jaap de Vries, Tanneke Schoppen, Willem H. Eisma, de Vries, J., Groothoff, JW, Boonstra, Antje, Eisma, Willem, Groothoff, J.W., Annemarijke Boonstra, Boonstra, A.M., Ludwig N.H. Göeken   +17 more
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Factors related to successful job reintegration of people with a lower limb amputation [PDF]

, 2001
Objective: To study demographically, amputation-, and employment-related factors that show a relationship to successful job reintegration of patients after lower limb amputation. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University hospital.
van Sonderen, E., van Sonderen, E, Groothoff, JW, Goeken, LN, Boonstra, Antje, Schoppen, Tanneke, Göeken, L.N., Eisma, Willem, Groothoff, J.W., Eisma, W.H., Schoppen, T., Boonstra, A.   +11 more
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AN INNOVATIVE FOOT MODULE WITH EASILY ACCESSIBLE FRONTAL PLANE ADAPTATION ENHANCES THE LOCOMOTION ON UNEVEN GROUND

Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION Real-life outdoor walking of amputees is challenged by uneven ground. Uneven ground requires either a component adaptation in the sagittal plane or in frontal plane or both.
Björn Altenburg, Michael Ernst, Thomas Schmalz   +2 more
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Advances in prosthetic technology: a perspective on ethical considerations for development and clinical translation

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Technological advancements of prostheses in recent years, such as haptic feedback, active power, and machine learning for prosthetic control, have opened new doors for improved functioning, satisfaction, and overall quality of life.
Hayden Gavette, Cody L. McDonald, Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Ashley Mullen, Bijan Najafi, M. G. Finco, M. G. Finco   +6 more
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INHIBITING PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA GROWTH ASSOCIATED WITH PROSTHETIC LINERS

Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION The conventional use of a prosthetic device by amputees involves contact of the residual limb tissue with the prosthetic socket using an intermediate elastomer liner. Roll-on gel liners are applied directly to the limb, and slide into the
John D Jarrell, Dioscaris R Garcia, Christopher T Born   +2 more
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Gait initiation in lower limb amputees [PDF]

, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To study limitations in function and adjustment strategies in lower limb amputees during gait initiation. DESIGN: Observational cohort study. SETTING: University Medical Center.
Otten, E., Hof, A.L., van Keeken, H.G., van Keeken, H.G.; id_orcid, Postema, K., Halbertsma, J.P., Schoppen, T., Vrieling, A.H.   +7 more
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