Essentials of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Essentials of prosthetics & orthotics with mcqs and disability assessment guidelines is one of the most focused and comprehensive book specially meant for medical undergraduate and postgraduates of orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, bpt, bot, bpoe and other allied health professionals. This book has 27 chapters dealing in various types of prosthesis, orthosis, spinal braces, footwear modifications, cad-cam, hand splints, mobility aids, jaipur foot, leprosy, cp, polio including disability guidelines and mcqs to test your skill and knowledge. This is the first book of its kind by an indian author on the above speciality for your day-to-day needs. Table of contents 1. Prevalence of disability in india: an update 2. Splints: common types and technique of fabrication 3. Poliomyelitis: etiology, clinical course, prevention and rehabilitation 4. Prescription criteria for lower limb orthosis 5. Amputation and stump: etiology, site and types 6. Lower limb prosthesis 7. U