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CONTENTS
Volume 12, Number 2 Spring, 1988
Orthotic Management of the Foot
Clinical Analysis of Foot Problems 44
Karen S. Seale, M.D.
A discussion of the principles of clinical
assessment of four common clinical
problems for which orthotic treatments
are prescribed. ‡
Orthotic Management of the
Arthritic Foot 51
C. Michael Schlich, C.P.O.
This article draws on the experience of
the University of Virginia Medical Center
Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center.
The Susceptible Insensate Foot 61
Mitchell E. Kalter, M.D.
Richard L. Jacobs, M.D.
The authors explore the historical
aspects, causes, pathophysiology,
clinical manifestations, and principles of
treatment of the insensate foot.
Soft Molded Sandals for Insensitive
Foot Care 67
William C. Coleman, D.P.M.
Arthur Plaia, M.A.
Twenty years of experience at the Gillis
W. Long Hansen's Disease Center with
Plastazote® sandals proves effective
for interim footwear for
insensitive foot patients.
Orthopedic Walkers: Effect on
Plantar Pressures 74
James A. Birke, P.T., M.S.
Deborah A. Nawoczenski, P.T., M.Ed.
The article reviews the results of a study
to determine the effectiveness ofSLW and
PTBW in reducing the pressure
distribution on the normal foot
during walking.
Report From: International Workshop
on Above-Knee Fitting and
Alignment Techniques 81
C. Michael Schlich, C.P.O.
A capsulation of an international
workshop attended by physicians,
engineers, educators, researchers, and
prosthetists. After presentations on a
variety of procedures, the attendees
broke into six panels to determine
similarities, differences, the role of
flexible walls, indications and
contraindications, and recommendations
on evaluation, education,
and application.
From the Editor:
Opinions expressed in Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics are solely those of the authors. No endorsement
implied or explicit is made by the editorial staff, or by the American Academy of Orthotists
and Prosthetists.
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