Prosthetics and orthotics for the older adult with a physical disability

Prosthetics and orthotics serve many functions for the elderly and disabled. Assessment of patients in need of such devices is discussed. Prosthetic and orthotic devices are described with attention to their components, biomechanical effects, and potential value to patients. Strategies for selecting...

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Published inClinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 377
Main Authors Pomeranz, Bruce, Adler, Uri, Shenoy, Nigel, Macaluso, Cynthia, Parikh, Shailesh
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2006
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Disability Evaluation
Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
Female
Humans
Male
Musculoskeletal Diseases - rehabilitation
Orthotic Devices
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Fitting
Quality of Life
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Summary:Prosthetics and orthotics serve many functions for the elderly and disabled. Assessment of patients in need of such devices is discussed. Prosthetic and orthotic devices are described with attention to their components, biomechanical effects, and potential value to patients. Strategies for selecting the proper device are presented. Structured rehabilitation is vital to ensure that patients maximally benefit from these devices; strategies for optimizing a rehabilitation program are discussed.
ISSN:0749-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.006