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Review of Benefits to Practitioners of Using Good Patient-Practitioner Communication
ConclusionsOur review of the literature suggests that benefits exist to the medical provider of using good patient-practitioner communication that are likely relevant to orthotic and prosthetic practitioners. Introduction Good communication between doctors and patients is an important element of care, with benefits for both patients and doctors. However, research also suggests that there are numerous and common problems related to poor communication that adversely affect patient outcomes. Unfortunately, similar research does not exist in orthotics and prosthetics. Hence, we reviewed the literature regarding good commun...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - January 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Article Source Type: research

Defining What We Do
No abstract available (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - January 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research

JPO Editor’s Comments
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Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - January 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Editor’S Comments Source Type: research

Prosthetic Reconstruction for a Patient with Partial Hand Amputation
Conclusion The patient was satisfied with the prosthesis in terms of appearance, weight, and color. The thumb function was not limited by the prosthesis. The patient could easily use her thumb while wearing the prosthesis. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Joint Moments During Downhill and Uphill Walking of a Person with Transfemoral Amputation with a Hydraulic Articulating and a Rigid Prosthetic Ankle—A Case Study
Conclusions During sloped walking, the use of a hydraulically articulating versus rigid ankle joint component reduced the joint moments observed at the hip joint of the residual limb in an individual with unilateral TF amputation. This indicates a benefit for persons with TF amputation as the increased ankle function reduces the moment producing requirements of the hip joint, which may result in decreased energy consumption and subsequently a more efficient gait. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Combined Effects of a Valgus Knee Brace and Lateral Wedge Insole on Walking in Patients with Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis
Conclusions The concurrent use of valgus knee brace and lateral wedge insole can produce a greater overall reduction in the KAM. The use of two types of orthoses, both separately and combined, did not improve the speed of walking, step length, and hip, knee, and ankle joints ROM in the affected side. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Use of a Dynamic Balance System to Quantify Postural Steadiness and Stability of Individuals with Lower-Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study
Conclusions The dynamic balance system tasks and related metrics demonstrated the potential to discern differences in balance in persons with amputation due to changes in prosthetic componentry. Further study is needed to investigate these parameters, their correlation with clinical measures of balance, and the effects of both prosthetic componentry and alignment. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

The Accuracy and Validity of Modus Trex Activity Monitor in Determining Functional Level in Veterans with Transtibial Amputations
This study was a prospective study monitoring walking behavior. Subjects were recruited from an outpatient clinic for persons with amputation at a Veterans Affairs medical center. Subjects were blinded to results of the Global Positioning System and activity data. Physicians were blinded to Modus Trex–derived K-level, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and Amputee Mobility Predictor with Prosthesis (AMPPRO) results. The study enrolled 29 subjects with transtibial amputation. Twenty-seven subjects were included in the data analysis. Two subjects were excluded due to incomplete or unreliable data. Patients were eligible if they w...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Comparison of Bilateral and Unilateral Contractions and Limb Dominance on Pattern Classification Accuracy for Prosthesis Control
Conclusions The results suggest that high pattern classification accuracy can be achieved with both one and two hands with no evidence of BLD. In addition, limb dominance did not affect classification accuracy. This suggests that therapists may not be limited to specific actions for user training. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Jpo self-assessment examination
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Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Quiz Source Type: research

Defining What We Do
No abstract available (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research

JPO Editor’s Comments
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Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Editor’S Comments Source Type: research

Rehabilitation of an Individual with Transfemoral Amputation Combining Aquatic Ambulation With Prosthetic Socket Incorporating High-Fidelity Skeletal Capture
Conclusion: By considering skeletal capture, the case report challenges the assumption that socket design cannot secure the femur and provide better outcomes. By having success in a reduced-gravity environment, one concludes that a scrutiny of the goals of transfemoral amputation is warranted. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Effects of a Novel Microprocessor-Controlled Knee, Kenevo, on the Safety, Mobility, and Satisfaction of Lower-Activity Patients with Transfemoral Amputation
Conclusions: First routine fittings of the new Kenevo microprocessor-controlled knee suggest that it offers numerous advantages to lower-activity persons with amputation. Improvements in functional mobility and safety were observed. Of the subjects, 89% preferred Kenevo over their previous knee. Higher-quality research is needed to confirm the conclusions reached in this observational study. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research