Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, 6th Edition

by Douglas P. Murphy, MD, Joseph B. Webster, MD and William Lovegreen

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ISBN: 9780443121081

Publication Date: 07-17-2025

Page Count: 520

Imprint: Elsevier

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Offering a valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team, Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Sixth Edition, brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors deliver expert guidance on the decision-making process needed for the prescription and application of technologically complex devices. From traditional fabrication and fitting principles to advanced information in the material sciences, digital printing technology, neural stimulation systems, microprocessor technologies, and robotics, this new edition remains practical, readable, and evidence-based—an ideal resource to assist medical and rehabilitation professionals achieve optimal outcomes for patients with a wide variety of conditions.

Key Features
- Includes coverage of key advances in robotic systems, 3D printing technology, and virtual reality devices, as well as wearable inertial sensors in people with mobility impairments, plus a new chapter on digital technology in orthotics and prosthetics
- Covers cutting-edge topics ranging from gait assessment strategies to novel therapies such as use of a virtual environment during rehabilitation
- Features a vibrant, full-color design with numerous figures, tables, and color photographs throughout
- Shares the knowledge and experience of new editor William Lovegreen, who brings specialized expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, as well as new contributing authors who provide fresh perspectives and greater international representation
- Discusses brain-computer interface (BCI) systems relating to assistive technology (AT) systems and orthotics
- Includes economic evaluations for orthotic and prosthetic devices
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Contents

SECTION 1 Basics
1. Orthotic Prescription
2. Materials Science
3. Principles of Fabrication
4. Digital Technology in Orthotics and Prosthetics
5. Principles of Normal and Pathologic Gait

SECTION 2 Spinal Orthoses
6. Biomechanics of the Spine
7. Principles and Components of Spinal Orthoses
8. Orthoses for Spinal Pain
9. Orthoses for Spinal Deformities
10. Orthoses for Spinal Trauma and Postoperative Care
11. Orthoses for Osteoporosis

SECTION 3 Upper Limb Orthoses
12. Biomechanics of the Upper Limb
13. Principles and Components of Upper Limb Orthoses
14. Upper Limb Orthoses for Persons with Stroke and Brain Injury
15. Upper Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries and Brachial Plexus Injuries
16. Orthoses for the Burned Hand
17. Orthotic Treatment Considerations for Arthritis and Overuse Syndromes in the Upper Limb
18. Functional Bracing of Selected Upper Limb Fractures

SECTION 4 Lower Limb Orthoses
19. Biomechanics of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle
20. Foot Biomechanics
21. Shoes and Shoe Modifications
22. Foot Orthoses
23. Lower Limb Orthoses
24. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
25. Orthoses in Total Joint Arthroplasty
26. Knee Orthoses for Sports-Related Issues
27. Orthotic Management of Neuropathic and Dysvascular Feet
28. Orthotic Management of Polio and Postpolio Syndrome
29. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons Who Have Had a Stroke
30. Assessment and Orthotic Management of Gait Dysfunction in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

SECTION 5 Pediatric Orthoses
31. Congenital and Acquired Disorders
32. Pediatric Hip Orthoses
33. Orthoses for Patients with Muscle Disease
34. Orthoses for Cerebral Palsy
35. Orthoses for Myelomeningocele
36. Cranial Remolding Orthoses

SECTION 6 Assistive Devices
37. Canes, Crutches, and Walkers
38. Wheeled Mobility: Evaluation for Orthotic Seating and Positioning
39. Wheeled Mobility: Device Prescription and Care
40. Orthotic Management Considerations for Resource-Limited and Remote Settings
41. Communication Devices and Electronic Aids to Activities of Daily Living
42. Sports Adaptations and Assistive Devices for Recreation
43. Driving and Related Assistive Devices
44. Neuroprosthetic Applications
45. Exoskeletal-Assisted Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury
46. Future Trends and Research in Orthoses

INDEX
Authors

Douglas P. Murphy, MD, RAC Medical Director, Central Virginia Veterans Health Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA, Joseph B. Webster, MD, Director, Amputation Care, Clinician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA and William Lovegreen, Prosthetist-Orthotist Regional Clinical Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Richmond, VA