为身体残疾的老年人提供的假肢与矫形器。

Prosthetics and orthotics for the older adult with a physical disability.

作者信息

Pomeranz Bruce, Adler Uri, Shenoy Nigel, Macaluso Cynthia, Parikh Shailesh

机构信息

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07663, USA.

出版信息

Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 May;22(2):377-94; ix. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.006.

DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.006

PMID:16627084

Abstract

Prosthetics and orthotics serve many functions for the elderly and disabled. Assessment of patients in need of such devices is discussed. Prosthetic and orthotic devices are described with attention to their components, biomechanical effects, and potential value to patients. Strategies for selecting the proper device are presented. Structured rehabilitation is vital to ensure that patients maximally benefit from these devices; strategies for optimizing a rehabilitation program are discussed.

摘要

假肢与矫形器对老年人和残疾人起着多种作用。本文讨论了对需要此类器械的患者的评估。文中描述了假肢和矫形器装置，重点介绍了其组成部分、生物力学效应以及对患者的潜在价值。还介绍了选择合适器械的策略。结构化康复对于确保患者从这些器械中最大程度获益至关重要；文中讨论了优化康复计划的策略。