Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, 6th Edition
Authors :
Douglas P. Murphy & Joseph B. Webster & William Lovegreen
Date of Publication: 07/2025
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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 n ...view more
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.
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.
New to this edition
One new editor
New chapters on technological advances, interfacing, AI and robotic systems
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
Author Information
Edited by 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
Section 1 Basics 1. Orthotic Prescription Terminology Evaluation of the Patient Orthotic Prescription Case Scenario and Orthotic Prescription Recommendation
2. Materials Science Understanding Material Science to Maximize Patient Safety Imperial and Metric Conversions Strength and Stress Moment of Inertia Metals Steel and Aluminum Alloys Strengthening Aluminum and Steel Preventing Failure and Maximizing Patient Safety Fastening Components Plastics and Composites Thermosetting Plastics Thermoforming Plastics
3. Principles of Fabrication Data Collection: Measurements, Impressions, and Scans Thermoplastic Materials Thermoset Lamination Techniques Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing: Model Carving and Additive Manufacturing
4. Principles of Normal and Pathologic Gait Normal Human Gait Pathologic Gait
Section 2 Spinal Orthoses 5. Biomechanics of the Spine Spinal Orthoses Spinal Stability Under Stress Spinal Instability Biomechanics of Surgical Decompression and Stabilization
6. Principles and Components of Spinal Orthoses Semirigid Spinal Orthoses (Corsets) Rigid Spinal Orthoses Cervical Orthoses Orthoses for Spinal Deformity
7. Orthoses for Spinal Pain Orthoses in Low Back Pain Cervical Orthoses
8. Orthoses for Spinal Deformities Scoliosis
9. Orthoses for Spinal Trauma and Postoperative Care Historical Perspective Cervical Spinal Trauma Thoracolumbar Spinal Trauma Postoperative Care Current Issues and Research
10. Orthoses for Osteoporosis Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis Overview of Vertebral Compression Fractures Orthoses for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures Orthotic Management of Osteoporosis Best Practices Supporting Evidence
Section 3 Upper Limb Orthoses 11. Biomechanics of the Upper Limb Motion Stability Strength
12. Principles and Components of Upper Limb Orthoses Clinical Principles of Upper Limb Orthotic Management Design Principles for Upper Limb Orthoses Team-Based Approach to Orthotic Management Clinical Use and Training
13. Upper Limb Orthoses for the Stroke- and Brain-Injured Patient General Principles Treatment Options for Temporary Control of Spasticity Causes of Limited Joint Motion General Classification of Orthoses Uses of Orthotic Devices
14. Upper Limb Orthoses for Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries and Brachial Plexus Injuries Spinal Cord Injury Brachial Plexus Injuries
15. Orthoses for the Burned Hand Pathophysiology Initial Assessment Treatment and Recommendations Orthotic Management Best Practices in the Treatment of Specific Complications of Burned Hands
16. Orthotic Treatment Considerations for Arthritis and Overuse Syndromes in the Upper Limb Section I Orthotic Treatment Considerations for Arthritis in the Upper Limb Section II Orthotic Treatment Considerations for Overuse Syndromes in the Upper Limb
17. Functional Bracing of Selected Upper Limb Fractures Functional Bracing of Diaphyseal Humeral Fractures Functional Bracing of Diaphyseal Ulnar Fractures Functional Casting and Bracing of Distal Radius Fractures
Section 4 Lower Limb Orthoses 18. Biomechanics of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Basic Biomechanical Principles Application of Biomechanical Principles to Normal and Pathologic Gait Application of Biomechanical Principles to Orthoses Relevance of Biomechanical Principles to Total Patient Management
19. Foot Biomechanics Anatomy Motion Open and Closed Chain Motion Foot Stability Gait Surgical Considerations in the Correction of Foot Deformities Musculotendinous Considerations Bony Procedures
20. Shoes and Shoe Modifications Essence of Footwear Anatomy of the Foot Anatomy of the Shoe Purpose of Footwear Importance of Proper Fit Choosing the Right Footwear Various Shoe Types and Going Shoeless Shoe Construction Functional Orthotics and Accommodative Orthotics Orthotics and Technology Technology Ideas and Advances
21. Foot Orthoses Evaluation Impression-Taking Techniques Design Materials Components of the Foot Orthosis
23. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Evaluation Clinical Examination Walking Recovery Orthoses and the Compensation-Based Approach
24. Orthoses in Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthoses After Total Hip Arthroplasty Orthoses After Total Knee Arthroplasty
26. Orthotic Management of Neuropathic and Dysvascular Feet Peripheral Neuropathy Examination Documentation Prevention and Patient Education Orthotic Treatment Interventions Peripheral Vascular Disease
27. Orthotic Management of Polio and Postpolio Syndrome Pathophysiology Historical Perspective Current Issues Current Research Treatment Recommendations Orthotic Management Best Practices
28. Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons Who Have Had a Stroke Pathophysiology Epidemiology Key Issues Orthotic Treatment Recommendations Orthotic Management Current Research
29. Assessment and Orthotic Management of Gait Dysfunction in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury Normal Locomotion Lower Limb Orthoses
Section 5 Pediatric Orthoses 30. Congenital and Acquired Disorders Physiologic Development and Alignment (Genu Varum and Valgum) Congenital Foot Deformities
31. Pediatric Hip Orthoses Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Legg-CalvÉ-Perthes Disease Cerebral Palsy Lower-Extremity Weakness or Paralysis Postoperative Hip Orthoses
32. Orthoses for the Muscle Disease Patient Orthotic Treatment Interventions
33. Orthoses for Cerebral Palsy Pathophysiology Historical Perspective Current Research Treatment Recommendations Orthotic Management Ankle–Foot Orthosis–Footwear Combination Tuning Functional Electrical Stimulation Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and 3D-Printing Applications for Orthotics and Prosthetics Best Practice
34. Orthoses for Myelomeningocele Thoracic/High Lumbar Levels Midlumbar to Low Lumbar Level High Sacral Level Low Sacral Level
35. Cranial Remolding Orthoses Pathophysiology Historical Perspective Current Issues Current Research Treatment Recommendations Orthotic Management Craniosynostosis: Orthotic Management Treatment Outcomes Best Practices
Section 6 Assistive Devices 36. Canes, Crutches, and Walkers Canes Crutches Walkers Measuring Assistive Devices Gait Patterns Biomechanics of Assistive Devices Energy Expenditure Benefits of Assistive Devices Complications of Assistive Devices
37. Wheeled Mobility Seating Evaluation Postural Evaluation: Fixed or Flexible? Accommodation Versus Correction of Deformity Types of Seating Systems Cushion Selection Pressure Mapping
38. Wheeled Mobility Wheeled Mobility Clinic Team Manual Wheeled Mobility Powered Wheeled Mobility Transportation Wheelchair Skills Training
39. Wheelchair and Assistive Device Considerations for Remote Settings Benefits of Wheelchairs and Assistive Devices Provision Demand and Needs Barriers Removing Barriers and Increasing Access
40. Communication Devices and Electronic Aids to Activities of Daily Living Evaluation Interdisciplinary Team Funding Access Scanning Augmentative and Alternative Communication Electronic Aids to Daily Living Integration of Equipment Training Reevaluation Future of Technology
41. Sports Adaptations and Assistive Devices for Recreation General Exercise Considerations Activity and Sport Specific Considerations All-Terrain Vehicles Archery Basketball and Rugby Billiards Bowling Cycling Equestrian Sports Fencing Fishing Golf Hunting and Shooting Sled Hockey Paddling Sports Power Soccer Sailing Scuba Diving Snow Skiing Softball Swimming Table Tennis Tai Chi Tennis Track and Field
42. Driving and Related Assistive Devices Driver Evaluation Driver Training Fitting and Orientation Vehicle Selection Predrive Upper Torso Support Driving Controls Special Precautions
44. Exoskeletal Assisted Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury Classification of Spinal Cord Injury Effects of Lack of Weight-Bearing on a Person With Spinal Cord Injury Exoskeleton Training Protocols
45. Future Trends and Research in Orthoses Stance Control Devices Powered Devices Functional Electrical Stimulation Systems Emerging Technologies
https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/atlas-of-orthoses-and-assistive-devices-9780443121081.html327006Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Deviceshttps://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780443121081_8.jpg153.89170.99GBPInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation100441745310000Offering a <b>valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team</b>, <i>Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Sixth Edition,</i> brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. <b>Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors</b> 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. Offering a <b>valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team</b>, <i>Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Sixth Edition,</i> brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. <b>Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors</b> 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.00add-to-cart97804431210812025ProfessionalEdited by Douglas P. Murphy, MD, Joseph B. Webster, MD and William Lovegreen20266Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Elsevier52010 Jul 2025NOT YET PUBLISHED Expected Release Date:%1Edited by <STRONG>Douglas P. Murphy</STRONG>, MD, RAC Medical Director, Central Virginia Veterans Health Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA; <STRONG>Joseph B. Webster</STRONG>, MD, Director, Amputation Care, Clinician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA and <STRONG>William Lovegreen</STRONG>, Prosthetist-Orthotist Regional Clinical Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Richmond, VABooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
