Prosthetics and Orthotics - Brossura

Shurr, Donald G.; Michael, John W.; Cook, Thomas M.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0838581331 ISBN 13: 9780838581339

Casa editrice: Pearson, 2001

Riassunto

This volume provides a fundamental approach to the clinical practice of providing quality care to patients needing prosthetics and/or orthotics. The text discusses the most common problems, devices and strategies available for optimal care. Topics covered include: Methods, Materials, and Mechanics; Biomechanics of the Lower Limb; Above- and Below-Knee Amputations and Prostheses; Hip Disarticulation and Amputation; Lower Limb Orthotics; Upper-Extremity Prosthetics and Orthotics; Juvenile Amputees; and Spinal Orthotics. For certified prosthetists and orthotists in clinical service.

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Written for entry-level students in physical and occupational therapy, this manageable, easy-to-read primer summarizes the fundamental principles and practices required to provide quality clinical care for patients needing prostheses and/or orthoses. The most common problems, devices, and strategies available for optimal care are presented in a highly accessible style to enhance understanding of this rapidly evolving area of rehabilitation.

• Provides a consistent approach using internationally accepted terminology.
• Includes a section on diabetic foot care.
• Expanded section on upper extremity orthoses.
• A summary section at the end of each chapter provides readers with a review of important concepts.
• Updated and expanded coverage of transtibial and transfemoral protheses.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0838581331
• ISBN 13: 9780838581339
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 284
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italia