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  • Title: Prosthetics and orthotics for the older adult with a physical disability.
    Author: Pomeranz B, Adler U, Shenoy N, Macaluso C, Parikh S.
    Journal: Clin Geriatr Med; 2006 May; 22(2):377-94; ix. PubMed ID: 16627084.
    Abstract:
    Prosthetics and orthotics serve many functions for the elderly and disabled. Assessment of patients in need of such devices is discussed. Prosthetic and orthotic devices are described with attention to their components, biomechanical effects, and potential value to patients. Strategies for selecting the proper device are presented. Structured rehabilitation is vital to ensure that patients maximally benefit from these devices; strategies for optimizing a rehabilitation program are discussed.
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