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W V James

Publications and source records attributed to W V James.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1984

Upper limb weakness in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy--a neglected problem.

The problems of upper limb weakness in young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are not generally appreciated. In a series of 12 young people it was found that the strengths of the shoulder and elbow muscles were approximately 4% of those of a normal control group. A counterweight and a motorised system of arm suspension is described which permits the young person to make proper use of their arms.

Humans↗
PubMed1977

A new flexible design of drop-foot orthosis.

The use of polypropylene thermoplastic has caused a revolution in the design of ankle and foot orthoses in recent years. There are many variants in design to suit individual needs. A lively orthosis has been developed at this centre for those patients with weak or absent dorsiflexion of the foot and free passive ankle movements. This design overcomes problems of fatigue failure found in conventional designs and greatly enhances the dynamic cosmesis of this type of orthosis.

Gait↗