Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen

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The most comprehensive physical therapy text available on this topic, Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition provides clinically relevant information in a reader-friendly format. It provides essential information about orthotic/prosthetic prescription and fabrication to give readers a foundation for gait assessment, both pre- and post-intervention. Separate chapters cover each type of orthotic followed by clinical applications for typical and special populations, while the section on prosthetics provides an overview of the epidemiology of amputation and the criteria the physical therapist needs in order to determine the necessity for prosthetic limbs. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.

• Includes guidelines for pre-prosthetic training programs
• Presents case vignettes as models of evidence-based practice and clinical decision making
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach to demonstrate how physical therapists can best work with the rest of the health care team

• References the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition to keep readers up to date with the recognized standard in the field
• Coverage of the latest equipment and technology helps readers understand current options for their patients
• Additional case studies show the application of various situations leading to amputation
• New information on the WHO disablement model, showing how it applies to orthotics and prosthetics
• New chapters on orthotics in the management of neuromuscular impairment, orthotics in the management of musculoskeletal impairment, adaptive seating (unique!), and advanced training and athletics forpersons with lower extremity amputation

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Reviewer:Rachna H Soriano, DO (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Description:This revised edition includes more up-to-date management techniques and devices in orthotics and prosthetics.
Purpose:The purpose of the book is to provide up-to-date information on prosthetic and orthotic devices and management. The author is successful in meeting these objectives.
Audience:The book is written for practitioners with an interest in prosthetic and orthotic management. The author is a credible authority.
Features:The book covers all aspects of prosthetic and orthotic management from immediately post-op to social and psychological issues.
Assessment:This is a good book for practitioners with an interest in prosthetic and orthotic management.

Booknews

Technological and design advances in ortheses (braces) and prostheses (artificial limbs) make it imperative that health professionals update their knowledge in this area. The initial section of the 31 contributions builds baseline knowledge in a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. Subsequent sections also take a more functional than technical track so as not to become obsolete in specifying the indications for orthoses; the biomechanical principles of orthotic design (in the management of fractures, burns, hand and foot impairments); and prosthetics for patients coping with amputation. Includes b&w illustrations of equipment and patients. Lusardi is a professor of physical therapy at Sacred Heart U. in Fairfield, CT; Nielsen is a health care consultant in Wellfleet, MA. All the contributors must contend with the US managed health care system. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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