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In a broad sense, gait is defined as a manner of walking. It is a pattern of movement involving balance and the coordination of muscles to propel the body forward...

Introduction Larsen Syndrome is a congenital, hereditary condition that primarily affects the musculoskeletal system. It presents with various clinical manifestations and levels of severity.1 Children with highly involved Larsen Syndrome...

Business managers are aware of the constant need to improve and grow their companies' bottom line. In the O&P industry, it is particularly important to stay abreast of changes and...

Just as physicians and pharmacists must take into consideration the side effects of a single medication and its potential interactions with other medications when determining its appropriateness for a particular...

Pectus carinatum (PC) is an anterior chest wall deformity associated with abnormal growth and development of the costal rib cartilages and sternum. The cartilaginous overgrowth is observed as an outward...

Introduction As many as 50 percent of individuals with lower-limb amputations have demonstrated skin complications during use of their protheses.1 The socket environment closes the limb in snugly, restricting the...

As a practicing clinical orthotist, I follow the guiding philosophy that if you treat your patients as if they were members of your family, then you will develop longstanding relationships...