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Comprehensive Treatment Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain in a Patient with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations Integrating Changes in Prosthetic Socket Design
Conclusions: A multidisciplinary team approach to the care of patients with bilateral transfemoral amputations can help to improve functional outcomes. For this patient with nonradicular, mechanical LBP, a subischial prosthetic socket design that minimized intrusion on the pelvis had a significant influence on static and dynamic sagittal spinopelvic alignment and overall outcomes. In the end, contributions by orthopedic and plastic surgeons, pain management strategies by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, rehabilitation by a physical therapist, and prosthetic modifications all played a role in reduction of t...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Bracing on Gait Symmetry, Lower-Limb Kinematics, and Trunk and Pelvic Motion during Level Walking in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that trunk bracing influences the pelvic range of motion and improved symmetry of range of motions of the pelvis. However, bracing did not influence the kinematic parameters of hip, knee, and ankle joints significantly. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Feasibility of a Powered Knee Joint in Providing Stance and Swing Phase Knee Flexion when Using a Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Conclusion: Knee-ankle-foot orthosis with new powered knee joint has benefits over existing assistive KAFOs with locked and SC knee joints. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

A Content Analysis on the Media Portrayal of Characters with Limb Loss
Conclusion: Positive portrayal did not increase over time. However, heroism did increase over time, whereas inaccurate depictions of prosthetic limbs were more frequent overall, regardless of time. This means that when a character with amputation was a hero, he/she was more likely using prosthetic technology that does not exist in reality. These data demonstrate a need to better educate the public and encourage more accurate depictions in the media. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

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Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Quiz Source Type: research

Shank-to-Vertical Angle in Ankle-Foot Orthoses: A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Assessment in a Series of Cases
Conclusions: Measuring the SVA of the AFO-FC in relaxed stance is an accurate way of determining the SVA at TMST. Clinical Relevance: Ankle-foot orthosis footwear combination tuning is considered an essential aspect of AFO prescriptions. The SVA is a key principle of AFO-FC tuning. The method for determining the SVA has yet to be tested to ensure that the static measurement correlates to the dynamic measurement during gait. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Article Source Type: research

Cost Comparison of Socket-Suspended and Bone-Anchored Transfemoral Prostheses
Conclusions: The proposed approach for cost assessments could assist funding organizations worldwide working toward the development of fair and equitable financial assistance programs for individuals choosing BAP. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

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

Technique for Perforating a Prosthetic Liner to Expel Sweat
Conclusions: Initial clinical experience with this technique suggested that expulsion of sweat occurred and user feedback indicated improved prosthesis use as a result. Current experience using this technique in clinical practice has been limited to silicone liners. The long-term effects of perforations on liner durability or limb health are not yet known. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research

Effects of Foot Orthoses Extrinsic Rearfoot and Forefoot Posts on Muscle Activity During Walking: A Case Study
Conclusions: The addition of extrinsic rearfoot and forefoot posts to the FOs can modulate muscle function during walking. However, to this day, not enough data are available to build a clinical guideline, and it is still unknown if they can have positive effects on musculoskeletal pathologies of the lower limb. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Comparative Efficacy of Transfemoral Prosthetic Interfaces: Analysis of Gait and Perceived Disability
Conclusions: The HiFi Interface System presented some biomechanical advantages to traditional IRC socket designs in this case, which may allow for increased stability in patients utilizing a TF prosthesis. Further research with larger samples is warranted. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Spinal and Pelvic Kinematics During Gait in People with Lower-Limb Amputation, with and without Low Back Pain: An Exploratory Study
Conclusions: This study provides preliminary evidence of differences in spinal and pelvic kinematics that may be associated with LBP in people with TFA. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 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 - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Quiz Source Type: research

Comparative Study of Functional Grasp and Efficiency Between a 3D-Printed and Commercial Myoelectric Transradial Prosthesis Using Able-Bodied Subjects: A Pilot Study
Introduction: Upper-limb amputations make up 10% to 20% of the total amputations in the United States. Of the two million individuals currently living with limb loss, 30% to 50% do not wear their prosthesis regularly. This is a result of lack of education, lack of training, discomfort, poor cosmetics, and cost. Three-dimensional (3D) printing may provide a cost-effective alternative for upper-limb prostheses. The purpose of this pilot study was to test and compare efficiency and functional capabilities of a 3D-printed and commercially available manufactured myoelectric hand. Materials and Methods: The research team design...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Article Source Type: research

Assessment of Functionality of Multifunction Prosthetic Hands
Conclusions: All three hands were more anthropomorphic in action and appearance than the earlier hands, but this did not result in greater function than the simpler fixed geometry hands. (Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - June 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research