May, Bella J.

Prosthetics & orthotics in clinical practice : a case study approach / Prosthetics and orthotics in clinical practice Bella J. May, Margery A. Lockard - Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, c2011 - xviii, 418 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to prosthetics and orthotics -- Biomechanical principles in prosthetics and orthotics -- Psychosocial issues -- Amputation surgery of the lower extremity -- Postsurgical management -- Prosthetic components -- Lower extremity prosthetic management -- Other levels of amputation -- The child with an amputation -- Upper extremity amputations -- Examinations for orthotic prescription and checkout -- Designing and prescribing orthoses -- Shoes and orthoses for foot impairments -- Orthoses for ankle impairments -- Orthoses for knee impairments -- Orthoses for paraplegia or hip impairments -- Orthoses for trunk, cervical or cranial impairments -- Orthoses for upper extremity impairments -- Training for sports and leisure -- Clinical decision-making prosthetics and orthotics

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Amputees--psychology--Case Reports
Orthotic Devices--Case Reports
Physical Therapy Modalities--Case Reports
Amputation--rehabilitation--Case Reports

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