Building on the strengths of Amputations and Prosthetics 2nd Edition, Doctors Bella J. May and Margery Lockard have joined forces to deliver with superb clarity a research-based, problem-solving approach to prosthetics and orthotics.A clinical focus with unfolding case studies, stimulating questions, and an outstanding art program of 550 photographs and line illustrations make important concepts easy to understand and apply. You ll also find a discussion, unique to this text, of the pathology of what necessitates amputations and why you would choose one prosthetic/orthotic over another.
Key Features
- Discusses the latest advances and technological developments in prosthetics, and orthotics.
- Presents current research throughout the text, with references for further reading.
- Follows the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and appropriate national function terminology.
- Features chapters on upper extremity prosthetics and upper extremity orthotics in addition to lower limb.
- Offers pediatric content throughout the text, where appropriate
- Emphasizes clinical problem solving and the decision making process to prepare readers for patient management.
- Guides learning with learning objectives, flow charts, case studies, and stimulating questions in each chapter.
- Provides a “user friendly” approach for therapists who may not be experts in these areas.
Table of Contents
Foundation for Prosthetics/Orthotic Practice
- Introduction to Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Biomechanical Principles in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Psychosocial Issues
Amputations & Prostheses
- Amputation Surgery of the Lower Extremity
- Postsurgical Management
- Prosthetic Components
- Lower Extremity Prosthetic Management
- Other Levels of Amputation
- The Child with an Amputation
- Upper Extremity Amputations
Orthoses
- Examinations for Orthotic Prescription and Check-out
- Designing and Prescribing Orthoses
- Shoes and Orthoses for Foot Impairments
- Orthoses for Ankle Impairments
- Orthoses for Knee Impairments
- Orthoses for Paraplegia or Hip Impairments
- Orthoses for Trunk, Cervical or Cranial Impairments
- Orthoses for Upper Extremity Impairments
Living with a Prosthesis/Orthosis
- Training for Sports and Leisure
- Clinical Decision-Making Prosthetics and Orthotics
Appendix
Glossary
About the Authors
- Bella J. May, EdD, PT, CEEAA, FAPTA, formerly of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia; BJM Enterprises, Dublin, California.
- Margery A. Lockard, PT, PhD, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 418 pages
- Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; 1 edition (March 8, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0803622570
- ISBN-13: 978-0803622579
- Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
List Price: $84.95