Lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics : clinical concepts /

This volume is a comprehensive overview of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics, covering normal and pathological gait, lower-limb biomechanics, clinical applications, as well as prosthetic and orthotic designs and components. Clinical management is incorporated throughout the text, including basic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Edelstein, Joan E.
Otros Autores: Moroz, Alex
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thorofare, New Jersey : SLACK, [2011]
Temas:
Artificial legs.
Gait in humans.
Artificial joints.
Orthopedic apparatus.
Artificial Limbs
Lower Extremity
Amputation, Surgical > rehabilitation
Gait
Joint Prosthesis
Orthotic Devices
Jambe artificielle.
Démarche.
Prothèses articulaires.
Orthèses.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Orthopedic apparatus
Gait in humans
Artificial joints
Artificial legs
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This volume is a comprehensive overview of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics, covering normal and pathological gait, lower-limb biomechanics, clinical applications, as well as prosthetic and orthotic designs and components. Clinical management is incorporated throughout the text, including basic surgical concepts, postoperative management, preprosthetic care, and training in the use of devices. Additionally, this text incorporates unique features relevant to physicians such as prescription writing and prosthetic and orthotic construction and modification, as well as the latest research regarding energy consumption and long-term utilization of protheses.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (214 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781617117947
1617117943
9781617114601
161711460X

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