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Modular lower extremity prosthetics

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1971
No abstract available.
J. Foort
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Motion Analysis Strategy Appropriate for 3D Kinematic Assessment of Children and Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta [PDF]

, 2016
Human motion analysis provides a quantitative means of assessing whole body and segmental motion of subjects with musculoskeletal pathologies. This chapter describes a low cost motion analysis appropriate for complete three-dimensional (3D) assessment of
Fritz, Jessica M, Harris, Gerald F, Kertis, Jeffrey D., Tarima, Sergey   +3 more
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Characterizing Parental Concerns About Lasting Impacts of Treatment in Children With B‐Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and while most children in high‐resource settings are cured, therapy carries risks for long‐term toxicities. Understanding parents’ concerns about these late effects is essential to guide anticipatory support and inform evolving therapeutic approaches ...
Kellee N. Parker, Sarah W. Alexander, Lisa M. Jacola, Kimberly A. Buff, Kyobin Hwang, Elham Hashemi, Gregory Stoddard, Lindsay A. Jibb   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physical Activity Minimum Threshold Predicting Improved Function in Adults With Lower‐Extremity Symptoms [PDF]

, 2017
Objective To identify an evidence‐based minimum physical activity threshold to predict improved or sustained high function for adults with lower‐extremity joint symptoms.
Ainsworth, Barbara, Chang, Rowland W., Dunlop, Dorothy D., Ehrlich-Jones, Linda S., Gilbert, Abigail L., Lee, Jungwha, Pellegrini, Christine A., Pinto, Daniel, Semanik, Pamela A., Song, Jing   +9 more
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Influence of Upper Extremity Assistance on Lower Extremity Force Application Symmetry in Individuals Post–Hip Fracture During the Sit-to-Stand Task

, 2012
STUDY DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study using a cross-sectional design. OBJECTIVES: To compare lower extremity force applications during a sit-to-stand (STS) task with and without upper extremity assistance in older individuals post–hip fracture to ...
Bukata, Susan A., Houck, Jeff R., Kneiss, Janet A., Puzas, J. Edward   +3 more
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Can real-time visual feedback during gait retraining reduce metabolic demand for individuals with transtibial amputation? [PDF]

, 2017
The metabolic demand of walking generally increases following lower extremity amputation. This study used real-time visual feedback to modify biomechanical factors linked to an elevated metabolic demand of walking in individuals with transtibial ...
Choi, Harmony S., Darter, Benjamin J., Esposito, Elizabeth R., Wilken, Jason M.   +3 more
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Resurgence of Diabetes-Related Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputation in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult U.S. Population

Diabetes Care, 2018
OBJECTIVE To determine whether declining trends in lower-extremity amputations have continued into the current decade. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We calculated hospitalization rates for nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (NLEA) for the years 2000 ...
L. Geiss, Yanfeng Li, Israel A. Hora, A. Albright, Deborah B. Rolka, E. Gregg   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Exercise Interventions in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Paediatric Bone Tumours—A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Bone tumours present significant challenges for affected patients, as multimodal therapy often leads to prolonged physical limitations. This is particularly critical during childhood and adolescence, as it can negatively impact physiological development and psychosocial resilience.
Jennifer Queisser, Claire Laurie, Teresa Schmidt, Irene von Luettichau, Peter Bekkering, Sabine Kesting   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural integrity of custom-designed additive manufactured prosthetic sockets compared to traditional sockets

Results in Materials
Over the past decades, the number of patients with lower extremity amputation increased world-wide. The increasing rate of patients, particularly in developing countries, has led to limited access to clinics and services for prosthetic and orthotic care.
Sunjung Kim, Sai V. Yalla, Sagar Shetty, Noah J. Rosenblatt   +3 more
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Gonococcal subcutaneous abscess and pyomyositis: a case report [PDF]

, 2012
Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) is an uncommon complication of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, its manifestation varies from a classic arthritis-dermatitis syndrome to uncommon pyogenic infections of several organs.
Boonyasiri, A, Jitmuang, A, Keurueangkul, N, Leelaporn, A, Leelarasamee, A   +4 more
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