Direct skeletal attachment So much could be done from a direct reconstruction using biologically acceptable processes that direct at tachment across the skin barrier can wait. For example, something could be done again with bone bridging. We know a good deal more now than we did when Inman and Loon carried out their trials of that technique. Also, something should be done wi th respect to explo...

Ir. 1800, James Potts of London produced an artificial leg with an articulated knee and ankle, and the ankle even had a 'toe lift' during the swing phase. The leg acquired fame by being provided for the Marquis of Anglesea, who had an above-knee amputation at the battle of Waterloo in 1815. The limb bears a remarkable resemblance to those produced today. Verduin, in 1696 produced a below-knee l...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is the opposite of conventional technologies, creating an opportunity to fabricate parts using a layer upon approach obtain 3D patterns. AM technology has provided for biomaterials usage in bio-fabrication organs and scaffolds tissues engineering. In recent times, been well-utilized printing organs, customized implants, anatomical models surgery training kits, drug f...

Edward D. Lemaire, PhD; M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP; Wieland Kaphingst, Dipl -Ing Communication is an essential component for high-quality healthcare interactions. While the benefits of patient-practitioner communication have been well documented [1–2], the importance of interpractitioner and clinicianresearcher communication must also be considered. The field of prosthetics and orthotics is an...

Introduction The first experiments with carbon fibre (CF) in prosthetics and orthotics were probably made by Mr. Nigel Ring, Chailey Craft School and Heritage, Sussex, England, around 1966. This was in the very early days of C F technology, just a couple of years after the introduction of the very expensive stretched high modulus fibre. It was a very promising new technology, but it turned out,...

(1) Background: This study investigated the feasibility of conducting a two-week “real-world” trial Self Grasping Hand (SGH), novel 3D printed passive adjustable prosthesis for hand absence; (2) Methods: Single-group pilot nine adults with trans-radial limb five used body-powered split-hooks, and four had cosmetic hands as their usual prosthesis. Data from activity monitors were to measure wear...

Three types of fibular deficiency are described which determine the nature of the surgery and prosthesis required. The surgical management of 50 patients who had a total of 103 operations is described. Introduction The seriousness of the pathology, variety of clinical manifestations, and the involvement of several limbs makes the medical rehabilitation of children with longitudinal congenital d...