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Parapodium redesigned for sitting.

M Gram·E Kinnen·J A Brown
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Clinical experience with the Toronto parapodium demonstrates it to have valuable functional use. Young children wearing the orthosis, however, do not participate in group activities requiring unaided sitting and standing. We have redesigned the hip and knee locks to make these maneuvers easier. This modification has allowed the young child to sit and stand without assistance and to develop greater confidence and independence at home and in the classroom.

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Biomedical EngineeringChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantMaleOrthotic DevicesParaplegiaCase ReportsJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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M Gram, E Kinnen, J A Brown. 1981. Parapodium redesigned for sitting.. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj%2F61.5.657

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