title: The patella tendon bearing brace.
abstract: In certain pathological conditions, the stress of weightbearing through the tibia and foot must be avoided. This may be because of (a) non-union or delayed union in fractures of the tibia. (b) pain in the ankle and foot. (c) chronic osteomyelitis in the tibia. (d) recovering fractured os calcis. (e) ulcerated areas on the foot. (f) traumatic loss of the heel pad.
authors.affiliation: Commonwealth Department of Social Services, Glen Waverley Rehabilitation Centre.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thornell