Lower-limb Prosthetics and Orthotics

Download or read book Lower-limb Prosthetics and Orthotics written by Joan E. Edelstein and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.