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Prospective evaluation of canine partial limb amputation with socket prostheses

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023
Background Canine prostheses have been commercially available for many years but are still in early stages of research, development, and clinical application.
Theresa M. Wendland, Bernard Seguin, Felix M. Duerr   +2 more
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Caregiver Experiences Using Orthotic Treatment Options for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children

Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 2022
Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common condition affecting 5 in 1000 newborns. The standard first line of treatment is the use of an orthotic, which has generally high success rates, but can pose substantial difficulties and put
Georgia Grzybowski, E. Bliven, Luke Wu, E. Schaeffer, M. Gibbard, B. Zomar, Alice Casagrande Cesconetto, C. Mundy, K. Mulpuri   +8 more
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Five-year outcomes of major lower extremity amputation and two-staged admission pathway for new transtibial amputees in a local hospital

Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2022
Background: Transtibial amputation and subsequent prosthetic fitting can cause prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS). Recently, a two-staged admission pathway for new transtibial amputees was introduced in a local hospital to shorten hospital LOS ...
Hung Leong-Pan, Chu Chun-Kan Gabriel, Chan Chun-Hung   +2 more
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Prospective evaluation of complications associated with orthosis and prosthesis use in canine patients

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
IntroductionThe use of orthoses and prostheses is expanding in veterinary medicine. However, research evaluating the efficacy and complications of these devices in veterinary patients is limited.
Sydney Rosen, Felix Michael Duerr, Lindsay Hochman Elam   +2 more
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Orthotic Bracing or Minimally Invasive Surgery? A Summary of 767 Pectus Carinatum Cases for 9 Years

BioMed Research International, 2021
Orthotic bracing and minimally invasive surgery are currently the treatment methods for pectus carinatum. We present our experience with the advantages, method selection criteria, and precautions for both treatment methods.
Ziyin Shang, Chun Hong, Xian-Lun Duan, Xiangyong Li, Yuan Si   +4 more
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Investigative and Usability Findings of the Move-D Orthotic Brace Prototype for Upper Extremity Tremors in Pediatric Patients: An Unblinded, Experimental Study

Inventions, 2023
Tremors affect pediatric and adult populations, with roughly 3% of people worldwide experiencing essential tremors. Treatments include medication, deep brain stimulation, occupational/physical therapy, or adaptive equipment.
Sharief Taraman, Amy Moss, Hieu Le, Lois Sayrs, Tianyi Li   +4 more
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Distal weight bearing in transtibial prosthesis users wearing pin suspension

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023
IntroductionLow-level distal weight bearing in transtibial prosthesis users may help maintain perfusion and improve both proprioception and residual limb tissue health.MethodsThe primary objectives of this research were to develop a sensor to ...
Adam J. Krout, Mathew J. Weissinger, Joseph C. Mertens, Katheryn J. Allyn, Brian G. Larsen, Nicholas K. McCarthy, Joseph L. Garbini, Joan E. Sanders   +7 more
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A Review of the Application of Additive Manufacturing in Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinics from a Biomechanical Perspective

Engineering, 2020
Prostheses and orthoses are common assistive devices to meet the biomechanical needs of people with physical disabilities. The traditional fabrication approach for prostheses or orthoses is a material-wasting, time-consuming, and labor-intensive process.
Yan Wang, Qitao Tan, F. Pu, D. Boone, Ming Zhang   +4 more
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Advances in Orthotic and Prosthetic Manufacturing: A Technology Review

Materials, 2020
In this work, the recent advances for rapid prototyping in the orthoprosthetic industry are presented. Specifically, the manufacturing process of orthoprosthetic aids are analysed, as thier use is widely extended in orthopedic surgery.
J. Barrios-Muriel, F. Romero-Sánchez, Francisco J. Alonso-Sánchez, D. Rodríguez Salgado   +3 more
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Characterizing the Mechanical Stiffness of Passive-Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis Struts

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022
People with lower limb impairment can participate in activities such as running with the use of a passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (PD-AFO). Specifically, the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis (IDEO) is a PD-AFO design that includes a carbon-fiber
Kara R. Ashcraft, Alena M. Grabowski, Alena M. Grabowski   +2 more
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