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Technological Advances in Prosthesis Design and Rehabilitation Following Upper Extremity Limb Loss by Bates, Taylor J., Fergason, John R., Pierrie, Sarah N.

“…Purpose of Review The complexity of the human extremity, particularly the upper extremity and the hand, allows us to interact with the world. Prosthetists have…”
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Prosthetic Management of the Burn Amputation by Fergason, John R., BA, CPO, Blanck, Ryan, BS, CPO

“…Amputations as a result of thermal or electrical burns present a unique challenge that requires a coordinated effort by the rehabilitation team. Complications…”
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Shape and volume change in the transtibial residuum over the short term: preliminary investigation of six subjects by Zachariah, Santosh G, Saxena, Rakesh, Fergason, John R, Sanders, Joan E

“…A preliminary investigation was conducted to characterize the magnitude and distribution of volume change in transtibial residua at two time intervals: upon…”
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Gait biomechanics following lower extremity trauma: amputation vs. reconstruction by Esposito, Elizabeth Russell, Stinner, Daniel J, Fergason, John R, Wilken, Jason M

“…Highlights • Gait biomechanics after lower limb amputation and reconstruction were compared. • Patients with lower limb reconstruction wore custom ankle-foot…”
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Clinical Outcomes with the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis: A Retrospective Analysis by Ikeda, Andrea J, Fergason, John R, Wilken, Jason M

“…Abstract Introduction Severe lower limb injuries have a negative impact on many aspects of an individual’s life. One rehabilitative option for patients who…”
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Effects of altering heel wedge properties on gait with the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis by Ikeda, Andrea J, Fergason, John R, Wilken, Jason M

“…Background: The Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis is a custom-made dynamic response carbon fiber device. A heel wedge, which sits in the shoe, is an…”
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Development of an item bank for measuring prosthetic mobility in people with lower limb amputation: The Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS‐M) by Hafner, Brian J., Amtmann, Dagmar, Morgan, Sara J., Abrahamson, Daniel C., Askew, Robert L., Bamer, Alyssa M., Salem, Rana, Gaunaurd, Ignacio A., Gailey, Robert S., Czerniecki, Joseph M., Fatone, Stefania, Fergason, John R., Fothergill, Ian, Kelly, Valerie E., Weber, Eric L., Whiteneck, Gale G.

“…Background Achieving mobility with a prosthesis is a common post‐amputation rehabilitation goal and primary outcome in prosthetic research studies…”
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Patient Response to an Integrated Orthotic and Rehabilitation Initiative for Traumatic Injuries: The PRIORITI-MTF Study by Hsu, Joseph R, Owens, Johnny G, DeSanto, Jennifer, Fergason, John R, Kuhn, Kevin M, Potter, Benjamin K, Stinner, Daniel J, Sheu, Robert G, Waggoner, Sandra L, Wilken, Jason M, Huang, Yanjie, Scharfstein, Daniel O, MacKenzie, Ellen J

“…Although limb salvage is now possible for many high-energy open fractures and crush injuries to the distal tibia, ankle, hindfoot, and midfoot, orthotic…”
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A noncontact sensor for measurement of distal residual-limb position during walking by Sanders, Joan E, Karchin, Ari, Fergason, John R, Sorenson, Elizabeth A

“…A simple noncontact device was implemented for measuring the position of the distal residual limb relative to the prosthetic socket during ambulation. The…”
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Testing of elastomeric liners used in limb prosthetics: classification of 15 products by mechanical performance by Sanders, Joan E, Nicholson, Brian S, Zachariah, Santosh G, Cassisi, Damon V, Karchin, Ari, Fergason, John R

“…The mechanical properties of 15 elastomeric liner products used in limb prosthetics were evaluated under compressive, frictional, shear, and tensile loading…”
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Transtibial amputations by Smith, D G, Fergason, J R

“…The transtibial amputation is one of the most frequently performed major limb amputations in the United States. The long posterior flap technique has become…”
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Custom design in lower limb prosthetics for athletic activity by Fergason, J R, Boone, D A

“…In summary, the prosthetist is the best source of information with regard to the fast-changing lower extremity prosthetics technology for sports. The needs and…”
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