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PubMed2001

The use of orthotic devices in adult acquired flatfoot deformity.

PTT dysfunction is the most common cause of adult acquired flat foot deformity. The aggressive nonoperative approach has become accepted more widely, in part because of the advances in orthotic and bracing technology and options. Many patients with a PTT dysfunction can be treated effectively with conservative management protocols. The goal of alleviating pain and correcting deformities is being accomplished with the proper application of the wide spectrum of orthotic modalities available today.

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PubMed1983

[Orthotic device with partial decompression of the lower leg - technic and indication].

The orthopedic-technical way of production of a foot-and lower leg-orthosis with partial decompression is demonstrated. The possibilities of clinical application are analysed by classical indications and results of control examinations. We found an important increase of gait-performance, active and passive motion and circulation. It seems to be very important that 8 of 20 patients were able to work soon after application of the orthosis and could even do hard work.

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Comparative study of risk factors for skin breakdown with cervical orthotic devices: Philadelphia and Aspen.

PURPOSE: To compare risk factors for skin breakdown between Philadelphia and Aspen cervical collars. METHODS: Crossover design. Twenty healthy volunteers wore Philadelphia and Aspen cervical collars in random order. Occipital pressure, relative skin humidity, and skin temperature measured at 0 and 30 minutes. Paired t-tests compared changes between collars from 0 to 30 minutes. FINDINGS: Occipital pressure and skin temperature were not statistically different between collars. Relative skin humidity increased more in Philadelphia (29% +/- 17%) than Aspen (8% +/- 9%), p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS: Aspen resulted in lower relative skin humidity.

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PubMed1996

Postural corrections after standardised perturbations of single limb stance: effect of training and orthotic devices in patients with ankle instability.

OBJECTIVE: Soccer players with functional instability of the ankle joint have shown impairment of postural control in single limb stance. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of stance perturbation. METHODS: A standardised method for the study of postural corrections after perturbation (Equitest) was used. Female soccer players with and without functional instability were examined. RESULTS: The subjects showed a relative change from ankle to hip synergy at medially directed translations of the support surface. This impairment was restored after eight weeks of ankle disk training. The effect of a shoe and brace did not exceed the effect of the shoe alone. CONCLUSIONS: Functional instability seems to be related to impaired ability to retain equilibrium in single limb stance by means of ankle corrections. A positive effect of ankle disk training leading to functional restoration was confirmed.

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