Year: 2014

Transtibial amputation was a setback, not a life sentence, for a San Diego police detective and CrossFit enthusiast.

Amputees treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities experienced better long-term clinical outcomes compared with amputees who were treated in skilled nursing facilities, according to a recent report conducted by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates LLC. “There is a difference in the intensity…

Pvt. Napoleon B. Perkins of the Fifth Maine Light Artillery figured his wound was not serious although a chunk of shrapnel had slammed into his leg. After all, Perkins later recalled, he was still standing. Nonetheless, the wound ultimately cost…

Currently, the appropriate range of socket reaction moment impulse for effective prosthetic gait and care of the residual limb is unknown. However, socket reaction moment impulse could potentially serve as a valuable parameter to assist the alignment tuning process of…

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Amputees relied on socks for good socket fit, but did not utilize sock change strategy.

When viewing commercials, it is common to see individuals of different races, genders, ages and body types casted to reach out to a wide range of audiences. However, one group that seems to be underrepresented is that of individuals with…

The implementation of a community-based electronic health record project alone is not enough to improve the quality of care for small practices, according to a new study published in Medical Care. Andrew M. Ryan, PhD and colleagues studied 143 practices…

The implementation of a community-based electronic health record project alone is not enough to improve the quality of care for small practices, according to a new study published in Medical Care. Andrew M. Ryan, PhD and colleagues studied 143 practices…