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Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Idiopathic Toe Walking Outcome (iTWO) Proforma

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Idiopathic Toe Walking Outcome proforma (iTWO proforma‐T), a clinician‐ and parent‐reported tool designed to assess symptoms, functional performance, and treatment outcomes in children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW).
Esra Giray, Munteha Ilkyaz Karadag, Sude Gozukucuk Turkyilmaz, Kubra Yildiz Celik, Pinar Akpinar, Ozge Gulsum Illeez, Feyza Unlu Ozkan, Ilknur Aktas, Evrim Karadag‐Saygi, Cylie M. Williams   +9 more
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Effect of different corrective force directions applied by spinal orthoses on the patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Spinal orthoses are commonly prescribed for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), yet their three-dimensional correction was not fully understood.
Hui-Dong Wu, Chang-Liang Luo, Chen He, Lu Li, Winnie Chiu-Wing Chu, Wei Liu, Man-Sang Wong   +6 more
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Enhancement of materials for patellar tendon load-bearing orthosis: Design, analysis, and manufacturing study

Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Science
A patellar tendon bearing orthosis (PTBO) is used to support and shift body weight away from the area below the knee. Evaluation of various composite materials, Patellar Tendon Bearing Orthosis was conducted.
Ghanim SH. Sadiq, Salsabil K. Mohammed, Saif M. Abbas   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Science or Tradition? Strength of Evidence for Footwear Fit Guidelines From Peer‐Reviewed Studies of People With Diabetes—A Foot in Diabetes UK Systematic Review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Footwear fit advice for patients and people with diabetes varies significantly. A review of the strength of evidence for footwear fit standards developed in peer‐reviewed studies is urgently needed both to inform future research and guidelines.
Petra J. Jones, Christoforos Vlachopoulos, Helen Branthwaite, Krishna Gohil, Ryan Cassidy, Chris Morriss‐Roberts, Christian Pankhurst, Andrew Hill   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Education in prosthetics and orthotics [PDF]

Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 1977
Historically most of the truly competent people who have become skilled in all phases of the prosthetics and orthotics field have achieved this position by self-study, reading and discussion, participation in meetings, and a varied clinical experience; all of which was preceded by a vigorous and stimulating apprenticeship during their early formative ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Types of Orthoses in Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Therapeutic orthoses, such as medical shoes and custom insoles, are used to prevent diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) recurrence. This systematic review with narrative synthesis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of orthoses in preventing DFU recurrence compared to standard care.
Behnam Amini, Hanieh Salehi‐Pourmehr, Sevil Ghaffarzadehrad   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring the Use of Halo Fixation Device through an Assessment Form

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
Purpose. To compare the use of the halo fixation device in our hospital before and after implementation of a new compliance protocol. Methods. From 2003 to 2008, 17 (47%) of 36 patients had dislodgement of their halo fixation device.
Chin-Hung Ho, Ka-Kin Li, Raymond Ping-Hong Chin, Helen Wai-Man Lee, William Yan-Yee Kwong, Hung-Hei Kwan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The influence of elastic orthotic belt on sagittal profile in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis: a comparative radiographic study with Milwaukee brace

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2010
Background The effectiveness of bracing on preventing curve progression in coronal plane for mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients has been confirmed by previous radiographic researches.
Qian Bangping, Zhao Qinghua, Mao Saihu, Qiu Yong, Jiang Jun, Zhu Feng   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthotic management of fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint following traumatic injury: A systematic review

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2018
Background/objective Fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint can commonly occur following a traumatic injury impacting on hand function and occupational performance.
N. Young, Nichola S. Terrington, D. Francis, L. Robinson   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Orthotics for First Metatarsophalangeal Osteoarthritis: Are we Asking the Wrong Question?

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Orthotic interventions are commonly used in the management of first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint osteoarthritis, yet recent systematic review evidence suggests that their average treatment effects are small and unlikely to represent clinically meaningful benefit for the average patient.
Thomas W. Wainwright
wiley   +1 more source