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... splint ( Fig . 20-1 ) , or in some cases the individual equinus night splint , can be used with good results , provided it is applied so as to maintain the correct position . Calcaneovalgus deformity requires a differ- ent approach . To ...
... splint ( Fig . 20-1 ) , or in some cases the individual equinus night splint , can be used with good results , provided it is applied so as to maintain the correct position . Calcaneovalgus deformity requires a differ- ent approach . To ...
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... splint can be used for mild spasticity only . I have used a molded foot - drop splint made of polypropylene or medium - density polyeth- ylene and find that it controls the foot drop successfully . Because of the inherent resist- ance ...
... splint can be used for mild spasticity only . I have used a molded foot - drop splint made of polypropylene or medium - density polyeth- ylene and find that it controls the foot drop successfully . Because of the inherent resist- ance ...
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... splint and can be worn in conjunction with a T - strap . It should be fitted to a strong shoe ; one fitted with a stout metal shank ( as should also the other caliper ) . The ankle joint is designed to allow approx- imately 20 degrees ...
... splint and can be worn in conjunction with a T - strap . It should be fitted to a strong shoe ; one fitted with a stout metal shank ( as should also the other caliper ) . The ankle joint is designed to allow approx- imately 20 degrees ...
Contents
Terminology | 1 |
The Clinical Anatomy of the Foot Ralph | 7 |
Biomechanics of the Foot Michael T Manley | 21 |
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abnormal activity affected allow ankle arch artery arthritis base bearing become body bone Bone Joint Surg bony calcaneus calf cause changes child clinical common complete condition congenital correction deformity described develop diabetic diagnosis disease distal early especially examination excision feet fibers fitted fixed flexion flexor foot force forefoot fracture function gives hallux heel important increasing infection injury inserted involved joint knee lateral leads lesions ligament limb longitudinal lower medial metatarsal head movement muscle nail nerve normal occur operation pain patient performed plantar plantar flexion position posterior present pressure problem proximal removed result rheumatoid rotation running seen severe shape shoes shows side skin sole splint stiffness stretching surface surgery swelling symptoms talus tendon tibial tion tissue treated treatment ulcers upper usually valgus valgus deformity varus walking wear wedge weight