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J A Atkins

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PubMed2001

Non-vital, prosthetic, and virtual reality models of microsurgical training.

Many microsurgical training models exist. These can be broadly classified into living and non-living. The latter type can be further sub-classified into non-vital, prosthetic, and virtual reality models. We review each model within these sub-groups with reference to the ideal properties of a training model. The most important attribute of any model is that the skills acquired from it must translate efficiently into microsurgical skill in the clinical situation. We believe that non-vital and prosthetic models are an important complement to living ones in training and maintaining the skills of all microsurgeons. As virtual reality technology improves, virtual models may succeed the rat as the microsurgical training tool of choice.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1988

Rehabilitation of the anterior cruciate ligament in the athlete.

Recent medical advances in diagnosis, surgical technique, bracing and postoperative rehabilitation have greatly improved subjective and objective results following anterior cruciate ligament surgery. A team approach involving patient, therapist, athletic trainer, and surgeon is vital to a successful outcome. Surgical rationale and postoperative rehabilitation should be based on sound scientific data, recognising the need for static and dynamic knee stability. The rehabilitation programme should incorporate principles which enhances the well-being of the musculoskeletal system, avoiding potential problems such as periarticular contractures, disuse atrophy, negative cartilage changes, and cardiopulmonary deconditioning. This article is an attempt to summarise the scientific data and principles, and describe a rehabilitation programme which adheres to the data and principles outlined.

Athletic Injuries↗
PubMed1975

Occupational therapy in a myelomeningocele clinic.

This article presents a definition of the child with a myelomeningocele, a description of a myelomeningocele clinic setting, an outline of the particular needs and concerns of various age groups of children with myelomeningocele, and a summary of occupational therapy's role in the clinic. This paper is an attempt to fill a gap in the literature on the occupational therapist's role in the treatment of the child with myelomeningocele.

Activities of Daily Living↗