Prosthetic replacements for arms, legs, and parts thereof.
The part of a limb or tail following amputation that is proximal to the amputated section.
Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (From Neurol Clin 1998 Nov;16(4):919-36; Brain 1998 Sep;121(Pt 9):1603-30)
The removal of a limb or other appendage or outgrowth of the body. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury.
The fitting and adjusting of artificial parts of the body. (From Stedman's, 26th ed)
The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Manner or style of walking.
The plan and delineation of prostheses in general or a specific prosthesis.
Amputation or separation at a joint. (Dorland, 28th ed)
The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally.
A system in which the functions of the man and the machine are interrelated and necessary for the operation of the system.
Localized hyperplasia of the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction. (Dorland, 27th ed)
The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW.
General or unspecified injuries involving the leg.
An activity in which the body advances at a slow to moderate pace by moving the feet in a coordinated fashion. This includes recreational walking, walking for fitness, and competitive race-walking.
The distal part of the arm beyond the wrist in humans and primates, that includes the palm, fingers, and thumb.
The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.
The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG.
Congenital structural abnormalities of the UPPER EXTREMITY.

Reorganization of motor and somatosensory cortex in upper extremity amputees with phantom limb pain. (1/157)

Phantom limb pain (PLP) in amputees is associated with reorganizational changes in the somatosensory system. To investigate the relationship between somatosensory and motor reorganization and phantom limb pain, we used focal transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the motor cortex and neuroelectric source imaging of the somatosensory cortex (SI) in patients with and without phantom limb pain. For transcranial magnetic stimulation, recordings were made bilaterally from the biceps brachii, zygomaticus, and depressor labii inferioris muscles. Neuroelectric source imaging of the EEG was obtained after somatosensory stimulation of the skin overlying face and hand. Patients with phantom limb pain had larger motor-evoked potentials from the biceps brachii, and the map of outputs was larger for muscles on the amputated side compared with the intact side. The optimal scalp positions for stimulation of the zygomaticus and depressor labii inferioris muscles were displaced significantly more medially (toward the missing hand representation) in patients with phantom limb pain only. Neuroelectric source imaging revealed a similar medial displacement of the dipole center for face stimulation in patients with phantom limb pain. There was a high correlation between the magnitude of the shift of the cortical representation of the mouth into the hand area in motor and somatosensory cortex and phantom limb pain. These results show enhanced plasticity in both the motor and somatosensory domains in amputees with phantom limb pain.  (+info)

Phantom movements and pain. An fMRI study in upper limb amputees. (2/157)

Using functional MRI, we investigated 14 upper limb amputees and seven healthy controls during the execution of hand and lip movements and imagined movements of the phantom limb or left hand. Only patients with phantom limb pain showed a shift of the lip representation into the deafferented primary motor and somatosensory hand areas during lip movements. Displacement of the lip representation in the primary motor and somatosensory cortex was positively correlated to the amount of phantom limb pain. Thalamic activation was only present during executed movements in the healthy controls. The cerebellum showed no evidence of reorganizational changes. In amputees, movement of the intact hand showed a level of activation similar to movement of the right dominant hand in the healthy controls. During imagination of moving the phantom hand, all patients showed significantly higher activation in the contralateral primary motor and somatosensory cortices compared with imagination of hand movements in the controls. In the patients with phantom limb pain but not the pain-free amputees, imagined movement of the phantom hand activated the neighbouring face area. These data suggest selective coactivation of the cortical hand and mouth areas in patients with phantom limb pain. This reorganizational change may be the neural correlate of phantom limb pain.  (+info)

Problems with excessive residual lower leg length in pediatric amputees. (3/157)

We studied six pediatric amputees with long below-knee residual limbs, in order to delineate their functional and prosthetic situations, specifically in relation to problems with fitting for dynamic-response prosthetic feet. Three patients had congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia secondary to neurofibromatosis, one had fibular hemimelia, one had a traumatic amputation, and one had amputation secondary to burns. Five patients had Syme's amputations, one had a Boyd amputation. Ages at amputation ranged from nine months to five years (average age 3 years 1 month). After amputation, the long residual below-knee limbs allowed fitting with only the lowest-profile prostheses, such as deflection plates. In three patients, the femoral dome to tibial plafond length was greater on the amputated side than on the normal side. To allow room for more dynamic-response (and larger) foot prostheses, two patients have undergone proximal and distal tibial-fibular epiphyseodeses (one at age 5 years 10 months, the other at 3 years 7 months) and one had a proximal tibial-fibular epiphyseodesis at age 7 years 10 months. (All three patients are still skeletally immature.) The families of two other patients are considering epiphyseodeses, and one patient is not a candidate (skeletally mature). Scanogram data indicate that at skeletal maturity the epiphyseodesed patients will have adequate length distal to their residual limbs to fit larger and more dynamic-response prosthetic feet.  (+info)

Patient information on phantom limb pain: a focus group study of patient experiences, perceptions and opinions. (4/157)

Educating patients about their condition is regarded as a fundamental step in pain management. This study used focus groups with patients to explore their experiences and perceptions of the information on phantom pain that they received before and after amputation, and their views on improving this information. Thirty-one patients with a lower limb amputation attended one of seven focus groups. The majority reported phantom pain although there were individual variations in character, severity and persistence. There were wide variations in what people were told from occasional reports of good information to instances of people reporting little or no information from professionals. There were strong feelings that information should be given before or soon after amputation with a preference for verbal one-to-one explanations. Professionals, particularly nurses and surgeons, were regarded as the best source of information, although peer support was seen to be important. These findings indicate that people require timely up-to-date information on phantom pain which sensitively addresses the variability of the experience and provides the foundation for ongoing pain management. We propose that the information process could be improved by ensuring that professionals use standard information for patients derived from purposefully written sections in national guidelines.  (+info)

Limb salvage and amputation in survivors of pediatric lower-extremity bone tumors: what are the long-term implications? (5/157)

The past four decades have seen tremendous progress in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent cancers. As a consequence, there are increasing numbers of adult childhood cancer survivors. This has prompted investigation into the long-term consequences of cancer treatments. One group that merits special study is the survivors of lower-extremity bone tumors. Their function and quality of life may depend in part on both the surgery and the age at which it was performed. Comparisons between studies are difficult because small numbers of patients and the use of varying research designs and methods have limited research in this area. The purpose of this article is to review the major surgical approaches to lower-limb bone tumors and their impact on pediatric patients. The results show that survival is equivalent between amputation and limb salvage. Complications occur more frequently in limb salvage. The long-term outcomes of those undergoing amputation and limb salvage have not been found to be substantially different in regard to quality of life. In conclusion, prospective long-term follow-up of pediatric patients with lower-limb tumors is needed to (1) determine in a uniform manner the long-term complications, quality of life, and functionality of this population and describe differences within this patient population based on age at diagnosis and surgical procedure, (2) identify areas of concern that are amenable to intervention, and (3) provide clinicians and future patients a better understanding of the surgical options.  (+info)

Size and blood flow of central and peripheral arteries in highly trained able-bodied and disabled athletes. (6/157)

In a cross-sectional study, central and peripheral arteries were investigated noninvasively in high-performance athletes and in untrained subjects. The diastolic inner vessel diameter (D) of the thoracic and abdominal aorta, the subclavian artery (Sub), and common femoral artery (Fem) were determined by duplex sonography in 18 able-bodied professional tennis players, 34 able-bodied elite road cyclist athletes, 26 athletes with paraplegia, 17 below-knee amputated athletes, and 30 able-bodied, untrained subjects. The vessel cross-sectional areas (CSA) were set in relation to body surface area (BSA), and the cross-section index (CS-index = CSA/BSA) was calculated. Volumetric blood flow was determined in Sub and Fem via a pulsed-wave Doppler system and was set in relation to heart rate to calculate the stroke flow. A significantly increased D of Sub was found in the racket arm of able-bodied tennis players compared with the opposite arm (19%). Fem of able-bodied road cyclist athletes and of the intact limb in below-knee amputated athletes showed similar increases. D of Fem was lower in athletes with paraplegia (37%) and in below-knee amputated athletes proximal to the lesion (21%) compared with able-bodied, untrained subjects; CS-indexes were reduced 57 and 31%, respectively. Athletes with paraplegia demonstrated a larger D (19%) and a larger CS-index in Sub (54%) than able-bodied, untrained subjects. No significant differences in D and CS-indexes of the thoracic and abdominal aorta were found between any of the groups. The changes measured in Sub and Fem were associated with corresponding alterations in blood flow and stroke flow in all groups. The study suggests that the size and blood flow volume of the proximal limb arteries are adjusted to the metabolic needs of the corresponding extremity musculature and underscore the impact of exercise training or disuse on the structure and the function of the arterial system.  (+info)

Education, employment, insurance, and marital status among 694 survivors of pediatric lower extremity bone tumors: a report from the childhood cancer survivor study. (7/157)

BACKGROUND: With increasing numbers of childhood cancer survivors, direct sequelae of cancer therapy and psychosocial outcomes are becoming more important. The authors described psychosocial outcomes (education, employment, health insurance, and marriage) for survivors of pediatric lower extremity bone tumors. METHODS: The long-term follow-up study of the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study is a multiinstitutional cohort study comprising 14,054 individuals who have survived for 5 or more years after treatment for cancer diagnosed during childhood or adolescence. Baseline demographic and medical information were obtained. Six hundred ninety-four survivors had osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma of the lower extremity or pelvis and were classified by amputation status and by age at diagnosis. The median age at diagnosis was 14 years old with a median of 16 years of follow up since diagnosis. Demographic characteristics were used to analyze the rates of psychosocial outcomes. RESULTS: Amputation status and age at diagnosis did not significantly influence any of the measured psychosocial outcomes. Education was a significant positive predictor of employment, having health insurance, and being currently in their first marriage. Male gender predicted ever being employed and female gender predicted having health insurance and marriage. When compared with siblings, amputees had significant deficits in education, employment, and health insurance. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, no differences between amputees and nonamputees were found. However, gender and education play a prominent role. When compared with siblings, amputees in this cohort may benefit from additional supports.  (+info)

Left and right hand recognition in upper limb amputees. (8/157)

Previous research suggests a close similarity in brain activity between mental simulation of a movement and its real counterpart. To explore this similarity, we aimed to assess whether imagery is affected by the loss of a limb or of its motor skills. We examined the performance of 16 adult, upper limb amputees (and age-matched controls) in a left/right hand judgement task that implicitly requires motor imagery. The experimental group included subjects who had suffered the amputation of the dominant or the non-dominant limb. Although responding well above chance, amputees as a group were slower and less accurate than controls. Nevertheless, their response pattern was similar to that of controls, namely slower response times and more errors for stimuli depicting hands in unnatural orientations, i.e. postures difficult to reach with a real movement. Interestingly, for all stimuli, amputees' performance was strongly affected by the side of limb loss: subjects who underwent amputation of their preferred limb made more errors and required greater latencies to respond as compared with amputees of the non-dominant limb. In a further analysis we observed that the habit of wearing an aesthetic prosthesis significantly interfered with the ability to judge the corresponding hand. Our data lead to three main conclusions: (i) loss of a single limb per se does not prevent motor imagery but it significantly enhances its difficulty; (ii) these subjects apparently perform the hand recognition task using a strategy in which they initially mentally simulate movements of their dominant limb; (iii) wearing a prosthesis, devoid of any motor function, seems to interfere with motor imagery, consistent with the view that only 'tools' can be incorporated in a dynamic body schema.  (+info)

Phantom limbs can cause a range of sensations, including pain, itching, tingling, and numbness. The sensations can be mild or severe and may vary in intensity over time. In some cases, individuals may also experience phantom movements or sensations of the missing limb, such as the sensation of fingers closing or toes wiggling.

Phantom limbs are relatively common in individuals who have had a limb amputated, but they can also occur in individuals with nerve damage or other conditions that affect the nervous system. Treatment for phantom limbs usually involves a combination of physical therapy and medication to manage pain and other symptoms. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to relieve pressure on remaining nerves or to release scar tissue that is causing discomfort.

In addition to the medical definition, the term "phantom limb" can also be used more broadly to describe any missing or lost body part that continues to cause sensations or pain. This can include missing fingers, toes, or other body parts that are no longer present but continue to cause symptoms.

Overall, phantom limbs are a complex and fascinating phenomenon that highlights the remarkable ability of the human brain to adapt and adjust to changes in the body. While they can be uncomfortable and disruptive, there are many effective treatments available to help manage phantom limb symptoms and improve quality of life for those affected.

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Callosities typically appear as raised, hardened areas of skin that may be flesh-colored, white, or yellowish in color. They can be painful, especially if they become inflamed or infected. Treatment for callosities depends on the severity of the condition and may include self-care measures such as using foot pads or corn pads to reduce pressure, wearing properly fitting shoes, and avoiding activities that aggravate the condition. In some cases, medical treatment may be necessary, including prescription medications or surgical removal of the callosity.

Some common types of leg injuries include:

1. Sprains and strains: These are common injuries that occur when the ligaments or muscles in the legs are stretched or torn.
2. Fractures: These are breaks in the bones of the legs, which can be caused by falls, sports injuries, or other traumatic events.
3. Tendinitis: This is inflammation of the tendons, which connect muscles to bones.
4. Bursitis: This is inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the joints and reduce friction between the bones, muscles, and tendons.
5. Contusions: These are bruises that occur when the blood vessels in the legs are damaged as a result of trauma or overuse.
6. Shin splints: This is a common overuse injury that occurs in the front of the lower leg, causing pain and inflammation.
7. Compartment syndrome: This is a serious condition that occurs when pressure builds up within a compartment of the leg, cutting off blood flow to the muscles and nerves.
8. Stress fractures: These are small cracks in the bones of the legs that occur as a result of overuse or repetitive stress.
9. Osteochondritis dissecans: This is a condition in which a piece of cartilage and bone in the joint becomes detached, causing pain and stiffness.
10. Peroneal tendinitis: This is inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the ankle, which can cause pain and swelling.

Treatment for leg injuries depends on the severity and type of injury. Some common treatments include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), physical therapy, bracing, medications, and surgery. It is important to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen over time, or if there is a loss of function or mobility in the affected leg.

The types of congenital upper extremity deformities include:

1. Clubhand: A deformity characterized by a short and broad hand with the thumb and fingers in a curled position.
2. Radial dysplasia: A condition where the forearm bone is underdeveloped or misshapen, leading to a shortened arm with limited mobility.
3. Holt-Oram syndrome: A rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the upper limbs, resulting in varying degrees of hand and arm deformities.
4. Poland syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by various birth defects, including underdeveloped or missing muscles in the chest wall, arm, or hand.
5. Amniotic band syndrome: A condition where a fetus is affected by bands of amniotic tissue that wrap around a limb or other body parts, leading to deformities and other complications.
6. Arthrogryposis: A condition characterized by joint contractures and muscle weakness, which can result in deformed arms and hands.
7. Cerebral palsy: A group of disorders that affect movement, balance, and posture, often resulting in congenital upper extremity deformities.
8. Erb's palsy: A condition that results from injury to the nerves of the arm during birth, leading to weakness or paralysis of the arm and hand.

The management of congenital upper extremity deformities depends on the specific type of deformity and its severity. Treatment options may include physical therapy, bracing, surgery, or a combination of these approaches. In some cases, multiple surgeries may be necessary to achieve optimal results.

Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in managing congenital upper extremity deformities, as timely treatment can help improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications. A multidisciplinary approach that involves a team of healthcare professionals, including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, is often necessary to provide comprehensive care.

Overall, congenital upper extremity deformities can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life, and it is essential to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen over time. With appropriate management, individuals with these deformities can achieve improved function and a better overall health.

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Team Canada Team Russia Finnish Amputee Hockey Team Czech Republic National Team Team Latvia Amputee Hockey Official Site (Ice ... Amputee) Hockey a Winter Paralympic Sport. Amputee Hockey is identical to typical amateur ice hockey, with the notable ... Competing with other amputees helps to increase self-esteem through participation in a fast-paced, exciting sport on a "level ... The American Amputee Hockey Association (AAHA) is a non-profit sports organization founded in 2000 to develop opportunities for ...
Paul was also named to the US Amputee Hockey Team for the first of four straight years, and won the gold medal for the second ... Paul is considered one of the foremost amputee triathletes in history and holds or has held several records in various events. ... Paul set a standard in 1999 when he became the first amputee to ever complete "The Double"-the famous Ironman World ... 2001 saw Paul set another milestone as he became the first lower-extremity amputee to participate in an adventure race, the ...
... and for including amputee football in the 2004 activity program of the TBESF. Amputee football was included into the TBESF as ... The Turkish AMputee Football First League is the second-level league of the amputee football in Turkey. In the 2021-22 seaspn, ... and started activities in accordance with the rules of the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF). Amputee football was ... "Match characteristics of professional outfield amputee soccer players during official amputee soccer matches". Spor hekimliği ...
... articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-17/sports/os-shannon-owens-amputee-golf-0418-20120417_1_amputees-prosthetic-legs-golf- ... Stevens, a congenital amputee, is the only athlete ever to play college football or minor league baseball without legs. Stevens ... He also co-hosts a Celebrity Amputee Golf tournament yearly in the Orlando area that recently celebrated its 10th year. In 2012 ... In November 2013, Stevens joined the WWAFT Amputee Football Team as a Quarterback and Defensive Lineman. He continued to tour ...
The Amputee Coalition is an American nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. The Amputee Coalition's mission is to ... The Amputee Coalition of America's publications include inMotion magazine, published six times per year, and First Step: A ... The Amputee Coalition runs multiple programs including the following: National Limb Loss Resource Center The National Limb Loss ... Support Groups and Peer Support The Amputee Coalition recognizes the challenges of recovering from a traumatic event such as ...
Legia Warszawa (Polish: [ˈlɛɡʲja varˈʂava]), known in English as Legia Warsaw, is a Polish amputee football club founded in ... Amputee football, Disability organisations based in Poland). ...
"Amputee football gains UEFA support". uefa.org. Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016. Rob Daly. "Amputee football has a bright ... In February 2016, Amputee Football Greece became the 14th European national team. The following players participated in the ... Greek Amputee Football Association - Official Facebook Site (in Greek) EAFF Members - Official EAFF Site (in English) (CS1 ... Greece participated in the Amputee Football Cup for the first time on 24 June 2017. The team competed against Japan and Poland ...
Amputee football Amputee Football World Cup "EAFF European Amputee Football Championship 2017". Sport and Dev. 2 November 2017 ... The European Amputee Football Championship is a quadrennial European tournament in the association football sport for amputee ... "Turkey Wins 2021 European Amputee Football Championship, Spain Silver, Poland Bronze, Russia 4th". World Amputee Football ... "The European Amputee Football Federation Is Hosting the First EAF Championship in Istanbul". Beyond Sport. Archived from the ...
The Amputee Football World Cup, or Amputee Football World Championships (from 1984 to 2003) is a world championship in amputee ... Source: Amputee football European Amputee Football Championship Asian Amputee Football Championship "Home". ... "World Amputee Football Federation". "Türkiye wins its first ever Amputee Football World Cup". 9 October 2022. "World Amputee ... "Turkey to host 2022 Amputee Football World Cup". Daily Sabah. 21 May 2021. "Africa at the 2022 Amputee World Cup , DW , 23.12. ...
The 2014 Amputee Football World Cup, aka 2014 Amputee Soccer World Cup, was the 14th edition of the biannual international ... It was organized by the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF), and was held in Culiacán, Mexico between November 30-December ... "Russia 3 - Angola 1 for the Gold! Turkey Beats Poland 1-0 for Third". World Amputee Football Federation. Archived from the ... "Russia takes gold at Amputee Football World Cup". Russia Beyond The Headlines. 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2015-01-03. (CS1 Turkish- ...
... is the men's national team of Turkey in amputee football. It is governed by the Turkish ... "Amputee Soccer 1980-Present". Amputee Soccer. Retrieved 2012-09-29. "Ampute Milli Takımı Dünya Üçüncüsü Oldu". Spor Haberler ( ... "Europe Amputee Football Championship Kicks Off in Antalya". Newspusher. 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2012-09-29. Arıgöz, Ali Ozan; ... "Russia 3 - Angola 1 for the Gold! Turkey Beats Poland 1-0 for Third". World Amputee Football Federation. Retrieved 2015-01-03 ...
"Ghana In Tough Amputee World Cup Group". Ghana News Link. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-10-13. "Amputees Football-Day 3 and Day 4 ... The 2012 Amputee Football World Cup, aka 2012 Amputee Soccer World Cup, was the 13th edition of the biannual international ... "Amputees Draw With Iran". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2012-10-12. "Amputees fail to qualify". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2012-10-12. " ... "Iran to participate in 2012 Amputee Football World Cup". Tehran Times. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2012-09-29. "Launching Of Amputee ...
The 2021 European Amputee Football Championship was the second edition of the international competition of amputee football ... Krakow 2021 - European Amputee Football Championship (CS1 Turkish-language sources (tr), Articles with short description, Short ... It was organized by the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF), and was held in Kraków Poland between September 12-19, ... European Amputee Football Championship, September 2021 sports events in Poland, Sports events postponed due to the COVID-19 ...
The 2022 Amputee Football World Cup, aka 2022 Amputee Soccer World Cup, is the 16th/17th edition of the biannual international ... It is organized by the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF), and is held in İstanbul, Turkey in 30 September-9 October 2022 ... "Turkey wins its first ever Amputee Football World Cup". 9 October 2022. "WAFF World Cup 2022 Teams". waffworldcup2022.com. ... Articles with short description, Short description matches Wikidata, Amputee Football World Cup, 2022 in disability sport, ...
The 2017 European Amputee Football Championship was the first edition of the annual international competition of amputee ... "Results". European Amputee Football Championship 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-11. "Ampute Milli Takımı yarı finalde". As Spor (in ... It was organized by the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF), and was held in Istanbul, Turkey between October 1-10, ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2017 European Amputee Football Championship. (CS1 Turkish-language sources (tr), ...
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) is an international sports organisation that governs sports ... AMPUTEE SPORTS FEDERATION (IWAS), registered charity no. 1011552". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Flags and Logos of ... Amputee organizations, Paralympic Games, Wheelchair sports, Sport in Buckinghamshire, Charities based in Buckinghamshire, ... "Members". Int'l Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation. Retrieved 2021-06-29. https://www.paralympic.org/news/fie-iwas-extend- ...
The Men's featherweight -57 kg amputee was an event in weightlifting at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, for amputee athletes. ... Weightlifting at the 1980 Summer Paralympics "Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games: Weightlifting: Men's -57 kg amputee" (Articles with ...
Before appearing on Britain's Missing Top Model, van der Putten was the first amputee to be featured in a European edition of ... Debbie Van Der Putten, Linkedin Goldwin, Constance (7 August 2009). "Glamorous amputees". VICE Magazine. Retrieved 17 April ... Ben Barry Agency "London gets amputee model campaign against fashion "discrimination"". London24. 28 August 2012. Archived from ... Dutch amputees, Dutch female models, Dutch people with disabilities, Glamour models, Models with disabilities, People from ...
The seven person crew was made up of Lee (double amputee), Al Grundy (polio), Kim Jaggar (amputee), David Pescud (dyslexic), ... Amputee category Paralympic competitors, Australian amputees, Volleyball players at the 2000 Summer Paralympics). ... It helps amputees make friends and expand their knowledge of the activity they are participating in. It has also been found ... He is a double leg amputee. Lee lives in Sydney where he is a registered optometrist. On February 20, 1983, Lee was in involved ...
... multidisciplinary approach to amputee care for the first time. and six Ukrainian amputees received myo-electric and body- ... The number of amputees who were being sent abroad to get such prostheses has decreased to 2 or 3 per year (as some of the cases ... Most of the amputees, especially with upper limb losses in 2014 ended up being sent abroad without proper medical follow up ... Some of the amputees who received prostheses were members of Invictus Games: Team Ukraine and Ukrainian Paralympic Team. This ...
A training prosthesis for upper-limb amputees. Br Med J 1965; 2 :801 doi:10.1136/bmj.2.5465.801 ... A training prosthesis for upper-limb amputees.. Br Med J 1965; 2 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5465.801 (Published 02 ...
... By Mark Cannizzaro Social Links for Mark Cannizzaro * View Author Archive ... South African track star Oscar Pistorius became the first double amputee to compete in the Olympics, when he ran on his space- ...
Two veterans are attempting to become the first combat amputees to reach the summit of Mount Everest. ... These Military Amputees Are Taking On A Mountainous Mission. Two veterans are attempting to become the first combat amputees to ... He hopes to become the first combat amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but he might have some competition. ...
... Duration: 02:38 3/29/2023. ... Blind amputee fights to get reliable transportation to Pasco County medical care. WFTS Tampa, FL ...
The amputee duck, who was born in a high school biology lab on November 9, 2012, walked for the very first time on June 30 ... Amputee Duck Gets A Leg Up With New 3D-Printed Prosthetic Foot [Video] INQUISITR.COM / Animal ... On June 30, 2013, the amputee ducks new foot was fitted into place, and brave Buttercup was able to walk for the very first ... In this case, however, an adorable amputee duck called Buttercup got a second lease on life with his fancy new 3D-printed ...
Chamberlands efforts to help the girl secure care, along with his offers to aid amputee survivors of the April 15 Boston ... I was never a choir boy: Ex-wrestler says criminal record wont prevent charity work with amputees. ... formed in 2011 to provide prosthetic limbs for needy amputees, will not falter despite legal issues first described in a ...
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Amputees who tested the artificial limb performed daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, pouring a carton of juice, and ... When an amputee imagines, for instance, holding a wine glass, the sensors pick up the residual muscle signals, which the ... The team sees these experiments as a promising sign that amputees can regain a form of sensation and real-time control with the ... In this arrangement, the sensors can pick up signals from a residual limb, such as when an amputee imagines making a fist. ...
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"In many low- and middle-income countries people with disabilities in general, not just amputees, are excluded from any type of ... Advocate Claudine Humure envisions an equitable future for Rwandan amputees September / October 2022 , Volume 21 Number 5 ... She designed a 3D-printed adjustable prosthetic socket for transfemoral (above the knee) amputees, which garnered her an OZY ... Video: Transforming Amputation and Prosthetic Services Globally: Amputee Stories. From the 2020 Transforming Amputation and ...
PCRF continues its program for amputees. 17-year-old Abdullah from Gaza City suffered a gunshot injury to his leg leg three ... Our amputee program is the only one in Gaza who is providing all of the children with amputations prosthetic limbs and other ... PCRF sponsored an Iftar dinner for over 120 amputees from throughout the Gaza Strip this Ramadan. Many of the youth in ... Despite the widespread destruction of Gaza, PCRF continues its program for amputees. 17-year-old Abdullah from Gaza City ...
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... comes on the heels of a successful trial with amputees last autumn. Amputees and their families who participated in the trial ... 3 responses to "TRF horses to help amputees after past success". * debra. February 18, 2015 at 12:34 pm , Permalink , Reply ... Browse: Home / 2015 / February / 18 / TRF horses to help amputees after past success ... "From the inmates in the TRF Second Chances program to foster children, to the families in the amputee trial we did. Working ...
Americas Fund allows Marine double amputees to stay active, honor family legacy of service WRAL , November 8, 2021 , Link to ... Support from Semper Fi & Americas Fund allows Marine double amputees to stay active, honor family legacy of service. WRAL , ... Jupiter double amputee veteran now an Invictus Games and Warrior Games competitor ... Support from Semper Fi Fund allows Marine double amputee to stay active, honor family legacy of service. ...
Dustin Reynolds, 43, took nearly eight years to circumnavigate the globe after a drunk driving crash left him without an arm, a leg and a home.
Lower-limb amputees may soon be walking more easily, thanks to new studies of prosthetics by Dr. Rick Neptune, a mechanical ... Mechanical engineer gets $400,000 NSF grant to improve prosthetics for amputees. Lower-limb amputees may soon be walking more ... But is the difference due to the new design or the neuromotor adaptations the amputee used in response to the new foot? Its ... AUSTIN, Texas-Lower-limb amputees may soon be walking more easily, thanks to new studies of prosthetics by Dr. Rick Neptune, a ...
And now, Pistorius has posed in a series of heartwarming photos with a British eight-year-old double amputee named Ellie May ... Despite his handicap, however, he went on to set double-amputee world records for the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes and has ... Read Original: Oscar Pistorius Loses Race Against Adorable 8-Year-Old Double Amputee ... Disabled Sprinter Oscar Pistorius Poses With 8-Year-Old Double Amputee. ...
A young Nova Scotia girl is speaking out to raise awareness about amputees. ... Dunbar hopes other amputees share also their stories, because she says its important for everyone to know its ok to live with ... Its important to treat everyone the same: N.S. girl raises awareness about amputees. CTV Atlantic Published Wednesday, July ... She wanted her classmates to know she is just like them, so she started to raise awareness for amputees. ...
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Now her foundation is helping other amputees get special prosthetic limbs they can use to wear high heels, ride a bike or go ... This Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Now Helps Amputees Get Prosthetics After Heather Abbott lost a limb in the Boston ...
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What I hope to accomplish through the making of this video is to help amputees (or anyone with a lower limb injury for that ... I recently became a member of an amputee support group and was sad to learn about their particular struggles through this ... Additionally, many gyms have closed, so amputees are left to struggle through their physical therapy sessions and workouts on ...
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  • I am an above-knee amputee, so my new prostheses are always so expensive. (waramps.ca)
  • While Humure's goal to start a prosthetic clinic in her home country of Rwanda is still in the ideation phase, her hope is to one day supply prostheses to amputees who are unable to afford the costly ones available today. (nih.gov)
  • Eventually, the researchers will make prototypes of prostheses and have amputees use them and assess their performance. (utexas.edu)
  • Osseointegrated prostheses for femur amputees. (bvsalud.org)
  • Amputees and prostheses : report of a Conference on Prosthetics, Copenhagen, 23-28 August 1954. (who.int)
  • Herr's Biomechatronics Group has developed gait-adaptive knee prostheses for transfemoral amputees and variable impedance ankle-foot orthoses for patients suffering from drop foot, a gait pathology caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. (nih.gov)
  • Lower-limb amputees may soon be walking more easily, thanks to new studies of prosthetics by Dr. Rick Neptune, a mechanical engineering assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin. (utexas.edu)
  • The graphic features a young double amputee with prosthetics sitting outside. (cdc.gov)
  • The War Amps provides amputees with financial assistance for artificial limbs and information resources that address all aspects of amputation. (waramps.ca)
  • As a centre of excellence, we have many resources available to amputees and their families on living with amputation . (waramps.ca)
  • She also hopes to "bring amputation data to the surface and raise the voice of the amputee community in Rwanda and sub-Saharan Africa. (nih.gov)
  • In addition, Neptune's group plans to measure muscle coordination patterns in walking amputees to determine which muscle groups are used to compensate for the amputation. (utexas.edu)
  • Dunbar hopes other amputees share also their stories, because she says it's important for everyone to know it's ok to live with an amputation. (ctvnews.ca)
  • British Library EThOS: Variable speed walking and running in physically active lower-limb amputees : gait biomechanics and prosthetic design influences. (bl.uk)
  • What I hope to accomplish through the making of this video is to help amputees (or anyone with a lower limb injury for that matter) remain active, raise morale, and help people pass the time in a healthy manner while we all try to avoid extra trips to our refrigerators out of boredom! (kendraherber.com)
  • At a hastily convened press conference in Clearwater, Chamberland and 50 Legs in 50 Days board members said the nonprofit, formed in 2011 to provide prosthetic limbs for needy amputees, will not falter despite legal issues first described in a Saturday Tampa Bay Times story. (tampabay.com)
  • Our amputee program is the only one in Gaza who is providing all of the children with amputations prosthetic limbs and other mental health and other support needed to improve their lives. (pcrf.net)
  • Now her foundation is helping other amputees get special prosthetic limbs they can use to wear high heels, ride a bike or go swimming. (lx.com)
  • A training prosthesis for upper-limb amputees. (bmj.com)
  • With a $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation, Neptune will create computer models of amputee walking patterns while using a prosthesis. (utexas.edu)
  • These joint disorders occur when unsuccessful amputees lean on their intact limb when they walk and create larger joint loads than in the limb with the prosthesis. (utexas.edu)
  • The engineers will then compare successful amputees-those who can walk symmetrically, at a normal pace, after being fitted with a prosthesis-with unsuccessful amputees and identify the common threads between the groups. (utexas.edu)
  • Amputees who tested the artificial limb performed daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, pouring a carton of juice, and petting a cat, just as well as - and in some cases better than -those with more rigid neuroprosthetics. (controleng.com)
  • Many amputees use an artificial limb . (medlineplus.gov)
  • She designed a 3D-printed adjustable prosthetic socket for transfemoral (above the knee) amputees, which garnered her an OZY Media Genius Award in 2017. (nih.gov)
  • South African track star Oscar Pistorius became the first double amputee to compete in the Olympics, when he ran on his space-age prosthetic legs in the first heat of the men's 400-meter race, qualifying for today's semifinal round. (nypost.com)
  • And now, Pistorius has posed in a series of heartwarming photos with a British eight-year-old double amputee named Ellie May Challis. (lite987.com)
  • Despite his handicap, however, he went on to set double-amputee world records for the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes and has proven he can hold his own against able-bodied athletes. (lite987.com)
  • HOUSTON, Texas - A Houston police officer shot and killed a one-armed, one-legged man in a wheelchair Saturday inside a group home after police say the double amputee threatened the officer and aggressively waved a metal object that turned out to be a pen. (police1.com)
  • A double amputee himself, Herr is responsible for breakthrough advances in bionic limbs that provide greater mobility and new hope to those with physical disabilities. (nih.gov)
  • Working with colleague Maria Bennett, a horse trainer and daughter of an amputee, Baker is reaching out to universities and other stakeholders to launch the new program, Stable Journeys, to offer therapeutic support to people who have lost limbs. (offtrackthoroughbreds.com)
  • In this case, however, an adorable amputee duck called Buttercup got a second lease on life with his fancy new 3D-printed prosthetic foot! (inquisitr.com)
  • As The War Amps is a registered charity, it is important that amputees also access their own provincial or private medical plans, or group insurance. (waramps.ca)
  • Two veterans are attempting to become the first combat amputees to reach the summit of Mount Everest. (scrippsnews.com)
  • Baker, who has previously facilitated the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Second Chances program in California , announced this month she would parlay her experience helping inmates and foster children into a broader approach to foster emotional healing among amputees, veterans, police officers and other target populations, through her equine-assisted program. (offtrackthoroughbreds.com)
  • He hopes to become the first combat amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but he might have some competition. (scrippsnews.com)
  • The Adult Amputee Program, which provides financial assistance towards the cost of artificial limbs, is available to amputees 18 and older residing in Canada. (waramps.ca)
  • Despite the widespread destruction of Gaza, PCRF continues its program for amputees. (pcrf.net)
  • The decision to expand the concept of healing through horses, which began in 2011 when Baker launched a TRF-sponsored Second Chances program for California inmates, comes on the heels of a successful trial with amputees last autumn. (offtrackthoroughbreds.com)
  • Amputees and their families who participated in the trial program reported feeling changed and comforted by their connection to horses, she says. (offtrackthoroughbreds.com)
  • From the inmates in the TRF Second Chances program to foster children, to the families in the amputee trial we did. (offtrackthoroughbreds.com)
  • In this arrangement, the sensors can pick up signals from a residual limb, such as when an amputee imagines making a fist. (controleng.com)
  • When an amputee imagines, for instance, holding a wine glass, the sensors pick up the residual muscle signals, which the controller then translates into corresponding pressures. (controleng.com)
  • In many low- and middle-income countries people with disabilities in general, not just amputees, are excluded from any type of support or life necessities. (nih.gov)
  • I recently became a member of an amputee support group and was sad to learn about their particular struggles through this difficult time. (kendraherber.com)
  • This organization focuses on enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families. (nih.gov)
  • The War Amps advocates for individual amputees who have encountered discrimination or red tape in accessing health care, important financial benefits and/or legal rights. (waramps.ca)
  • Neptune and his research group plan to use computer models of amputees walking to understand how individual muscles work together in synergy to produce the gait pattern. (utexas.edu)
  • We provide adult amputees with financial assistance towards the cost of artificial limbs and a wealth of information about life as an amputee. (waramps.ca)
  • Fogarty and the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) hosted a presentation by Claudine Humure, an amputee and health advocate, who discussed her plan to start a prosthetic clinic in Rwandan. (nih.gov)
  • We work closely with prosthetic and orthotic centres, manufacturers and the prosthetic industry in general to keep apprised of the latest developments in amputee care. (waramps.ca)
  • Home » Articles » News/Media » Ukraine War Amputees Get New Limbs in U.S. (webable.com)
  • Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The amputee duck, who was born in a high school biology lab on November 9, 2012, walked for the very first time on June 30 after being fitted with a 3D-printed prosthetic foot. (inquisitr.com)
  • On June 30, 2013, the amputee duck's new foot was fitted into place, and brave Buttercup was able to walk for the very first time. (inquisitr.com)
  • But is the difference due to the new design or the neuromotor adaptations the amputee used in response to the new foot? (utexas.edu)
  • A young Nova Scotia girl is speaking out to raise awareness about amputees. (ctvnews.ca)
  • She wanted her classmates to know she is just like them, so she started to raise awareness for amputees. (ctvnews.ca)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the socioeconomic Setting circumstances to which major dysvascular amputees are The study was conducted at the Steve Biko Academic discharged from our hospital and to analyse the possible Hospital which forms part of the medical training platform of effect of these circumstances on surgical wound outcome, the University of Pretoria. (who.int)
  • War has forced Ukraine to become skilled at treating amputees, but there are too many for its overtaxed medical workers. (webable.com)
  • Engineers at MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have designed a soft, lightweight, and potentially low-cost neuroprosthetic hand that has better dexterity and could be useful for amputees and other robotic applications. (controleng.com)