title: Prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices. 1. General concepts.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights the general concepts and new advances in the area of orthotics and prosthetics. This general overview is part of the chapter on prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This section contains essential information on spinal, lower and upper limb orthotics, lower and upper limb prosthetics, juvenile prosthetics, kinesiology, motion analysis, and assistive devices such as canes and crutches. This article establishes a foundation on which the second, third, and fourth articles of this chapter will build. The three articles to follow review newer developments in specialized seating and assistive devices, prosthetics, and the orthotic management of selected disorders.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Leonard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Esquenazi
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Meier
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012656:Self-Help Devices