Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices

Dr. Douglas Murphy is a highly respected Medical Director of the Regional Amputation Center Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond VA. Co-editor of our key text on 'Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices', Dr Murphy is an expert in the field of robotic rehabilitation. His research interests include Brain Computer Interface and Prosthetics, Amputee Gait Deviations, Telemedicine, Prosthetics, and EMG. Joseph B. Webster is Director, Amputation Care, Clinician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. William Lovegreen is Prosthetist-Orthotist Regional Clinical Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Richmond, VA.

• SECTION 1 Basics1. Orthotic Prescription2. Materials Science3. Principles of Fabrication4. Digital Technology in Orthotics and Prosthetics5. Principles of Normal and Pathologic GaitSECTION 2 Spinal Orthoses6. Biomechanics of the Spine7. Principles and Components of Spinal Orthoses8. Orthoses for Spinal Pain9. Orthoses for Spinal Deformities10. Orthoses for Spinal Trauma and Postoperative Care11. Orthoses for OsteoporosisSECTION 3 Upper Limb Orthoses12. Biomechanics of the Upper Limb13. Principles and Components of Upper Limb Orthoses14. Upper Limb Orthoses for Persons with Stroke and Brain Injury15. Upper Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries and Brachial Plexus Injuries16. Orthoses for the Burned Hand17. Orthotic Treatment Considerations for Arthritis and Overuse Syndromes in the Upper Limb18. Functional Bracing of Selected Upper Limb FracturesSECTION 4 Lower Limb Orthoses19. Biomechanics of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle20. Foot Biomechanics21. Shoes and Shoe Modifications22. Foot Orthoses23. Lower Limb Orthoses24. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury25. Orthoses in Total Joint Arthroplasty26. Knee Orthoses for Sports-Related Issues27. Orthotic Management of Neuropathic and Dysvascular Feet28. Orthotic Management of Polio and Postpolio Syndrome29. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons Who Have Had a Stroke30. Assessment and Orthotic Management of Gait Dysfunction in Individuals with Traumatic Brain InjurySECTION 5 Pediatric Orthoses31. Congenital and Acquired Disorders32. Pediatric Hip Orthoses33. Orthoses for Patients with Muscle Disease34. Orthoses for Cerebral Palsy35. Orthoses for Myelomeningocele36. Cranial Remolding OrthosesSECTION 6 Assistive Devices37. Canes, Crutches, and Walkers38. Wheeled Mobility: Evaluation for Orthotic Seating and Positioning39. Wheeled Mobility: Device Prescription and Care40. Orthotic Management Considerations for Resource-Limited and Remote Settings41. Communication Devices and Electronic Aids to Activities of Daily Living42. Sports Adaptations and Assistive Devices for Recreation43. Driving and Related Assistive Devices44. Neuroprosthetic Applications45. Exoskeletal-Assisted Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury46. Future Trends and Research in Orthoses