Develop the critical thinking skills you need to choose and fit effective orthoses for patients with injuries and functional deficits. As a combination workbook/textbook, Introduction to Orthotics:: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach, Sixth Edition, uses reader-friendly language to cover the theory, design, fabrication, application, and fitting of orthopedic devices. Ideal for use in the classroom or in the clinical setting, it takes an occupation-based approach and features case studies that promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. This edition also includes a new chapter on 3D printing, updated evidence-based tables, and enhanced content on interventions.
Unit 1: Orthotic Foundations 1. Foundations of Orthotics 2. Occupation-Centered Orthotic Intervention 3. Orthotic Processes, Tools, and Techniques 4. Anatomic and Biomechanical Principles Related to Orthotic Provision 5. Clinical Examination for Orthotic Intervention 6. Clinical Reasoning for Orthotic Fabrication
Unit 2: Orthosis for Conditions and Populations 7. Orthoses for the Wrist 8. Thumb Immobilization Orthoses 9. Hand Immobilization Orthoses 10. Elbow and Forearm Immobilization Orthoses 11. Orthoses for the Shoulder 12. Orthotics for the Fingers 13. Mobilization Orthoses: Serial-Static, Dynamic, and Static-Progressive Orthoses 14. Orthotic Intervention for Nerve Injuries 15. Orthotic Provision to Manage Spasticity 16. Orthotic Intervention for Older Adults 17. Orthoses for the Pediatric Population
Unit 3: Topics Related to Orthosis 18. Lower Extremity Orthotics (E-only) 19. Casting 20. Upper Extremity Prosthetics 21. Professional Issues Related to Orthotic Provision
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