AAOS atlas of orthoses and assistive devices. ([2008])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Atlas of orthoses and assistive devices
• Uniform Title: Atlas of orthoses and assistive devices.
• Further Information: Note: [edited by] John D. Hsu, John W. Michael, John R. Fisk.
• Other Names: Hsu, John D; Michael, John W; Fisk, John R, 1943-; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Contents: SECTION ONE: BASICS (Section Editor: John W. Michael) -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: International Organziation for Standization (ISO) Terminology -- Chapter 2: The Orthotic Prescription -- Chapter 3: Materials Science -- Chapter 4: Principles of Fabrication -- Chapter 5: Normal and Pathological Gait -- SECTION TWO: SPINAL ORTHOSES (Section Editor: John R. Fisk) -- Introduction -- Chapter 6: Biomechanics of the Spine -- Chapter 7: Principles and Components of Spinal Orthoses -- Chapter 8: Orthoses for Spinal Pain -- Chapter 9: Orthoses for Spinal Deformities -- Chapter 10: Orthoses for Spinal Trauma and Postoperative Care -- Chapter 11: Orthoses for Osteoporosis -- SECTION 3: UPPER LIMB ORTHOSES (Section Editor: Mary Ann Keenan) -- Introduction -- Chapter 12: Biomechanics of the Upper Limb -- Chapter 13: Principles and Components of Upper Limb Orthoses -- Chapter 14: Upper Limb Orthoses for the Stroke and Brain-Injured Patient -- Chapter 15: Upper Limb Orthoses for the Person with Spinal Cord Injury -- Chapter 16: Orthoses for the Burned Hand -- Chapter 17: Orthoses for the Arthritic Hand and Wrist -- Chapter 18: Orthoses for Brachial Plexus Injuries -- Chapter 19: Functional Bracing of Selected Upper Limb Fractures -- Chapter 20: Protective Equipment to the Upper Limb in Sport -- Chapter 21: Orthoses for Overuse Disorders of the Upper Limb -- SECTION 4: LOWER LIMB ORTHOSES (Section Editor: Alberto Esquenazi) -- Introduction -- Chapter 22: Biomechanics of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle -- Chapter 23: Biomechanics of the Foot -- Chapter 24: Shoes and Shoe Modifications -- Chapter 25: Foot Orthoses -- Chapter 26: Principles and Components of Lower Limb Orthoses -- Chapter 27: Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury -- Chapter 28: Orthoses in Total Joint Replacement -- Chapter 29: Knee Orthoses for Sports-Related Disorders -- Chapter 30: Orthotic Management of the Neuropathic and/or Dysvascular Patient -- Chapter 31: Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio Syndrome -- Chapter 32: Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio Sequelae -- Chapter 33: Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons Having Had a Stroke -- Chapter 34: Assessment and Othotic Management of Gait Dysfunction for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury -- SECTION 5: PEDIATRIC ORTHOSES (Section Editor: John D. Hsu) -- Introduction -- Chapter 35: Congenital and Acquired Disorders -- Chapter 36: Pediatric Hip Orthoses -- Chapter 37: Orthoses for the Muscle Disease Patient -- Chapter 38: Orthoses for Cerebral Palsy -- Chapter 39: Orthoses for Myelomeningocele -- Chapter 40: Cranial Orthoses -- SECTION 6: ASSISTIVE DEVICES (Section Editors: Sue Mukherjee & Debbie Gaebler) -- Introduction -- Chapter 41: Appropriate Technologies for Assistive Devices in Low-Income Countries -- Chapter 42: Canes, Crutches, and Walkers -- Chapter 43: Wheeled Mobility for Disabled Children and Adults -- Chapter 44: Seating and Positioning for Disabled Children and Adults -- Chapter 45: Wheelchair Prescription in International -- Chapter 46: Communication Devices and Electronic Aids to Activities of Daily Living -- Chapter 47: Sports Adaptations for the Physically Challenged Athlete -- Chapter 48: Driving and Related Asisitve Devices -- Chapter 49: Robotics -- Chapter 50: Research and Future Trends.
• Edition: 4th ed
• Publisher Details: Philadelphia : Mosby/Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (652 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 617/.9; Orthopedic apparatus; MEDICAL -- Prosthesis; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Appareillage orthopédique; Orthopedic apparatus; Appareils orthopédiques; Orthèse; Biomécanique; Appareils de fixation orthopédique; Dispositif aide aux personnes handicapées; Orthopedic Fixation Devices; Self-Help Devices; Scientific atlases; Atlases; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323076319; 0323076319
• Related ISBNs: 9780323039314; 0323039316
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.