Arthrogryposes - multiple joint contractures - are a clinically and etiologically heterogeneous class of diseases, where accurate diagnosis, recognition of the underlying pathology and classification are of key importance for the prognosis as well as for selection of appropriate management. This treatment remains challenging and optimally in arthrogrypotic patients should be carried out by a te...

3D and 4D printing are cutting-edge technologies for precise expedited manufacturing of objects ranging from plastic to metal. Recent advances in dentistry maxillofacial surgery enable dentists custom design print surgical drill guides, temporary permanent crowns bridges, orthodontic appliances orthotics, implants, mouthguards drug delivery. In the present review, different available use highli...

Introduction: In orthopedics, the use of rich plasma is still controversial, there no consensus regarding its indications, and use, although therapeutic usefulness for various conditions proven, much remains to be studied on this promising topic. Purpose: With our study we intend assess clinical effectiveness efficacy treatment imposed according groups. Method. A prospective pre-experimental wa...

The descriptive words “Rehabilitation Engineering” were not used widely, if at all, in America until the late 1960s and early 1970s, and then mostly by persons who had first been involved with prosthetics research and development immediately after World War II. Rehabilitation engineering in America owes its birth to the federal agencies that fostered its development after they had been so succe...

Methods All RA patients under hospital care in a defined geographical area (Bristol Community Health) were identified. A random sample was sent a postal survey (reminder after 3 weeks) about presence of foot problems, disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)), patient characteristics (age, disease duration, arthritis medication and co-morbidities), and foot care received (if any), incl...

CMS has recently launched a series of initiatives to control Medicare spending on durable medical equipment (DME) and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). An important question is how these initiatives will affect beneficiary satisfaction. Using survey data, we analyze Medicare beneficiary satisfaction with DMEPOS suppliers in two Florida counties. Our results show that beneficiaries ...