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If you are looking
for information on any topics related to amputation, amputees or prosthetics
this is the place. We have grouped the links to make searches easier.
online
libraries | prosthetic manufacturers | amputee
resources | general | other
Online
Libraries
Archives
of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reviewer - Peer-reviewed reports
of research and clinical experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Biomechanics Online
Magazine - A monthly news magazine dedicated to total body movement
and medicine. Peer reviewed articles focus on treatment of joint and body
injuries, geriatrics, rehabilitation, function analysis, diabetes, pain
management, foot health, wound care and devices that improve mobility.
DAVID,
Altas of Human Anatomy - Photographical cross sectional anatomy with
appropriate labels (Very Interesting)
Internet
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Related Subjects - Comprehensive
Journal offering fulltext articles covering recent advances in research
and clinical practices
Journal of the American Acadamey of Orthopaedic Surgeons - An extensive
site with an abundance of information related to both professionals and
patients.
Journal of Bone and
Joint Surgery - Research based articles on orthopedic surgery
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Online Library- JPO is an excellent
resource for anything prosthetic or orthotic related. The JPO Online Library
contains all issues of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics dating
back to its inception in 1989, in a fully searchable format.
Journal
of Rehabilitation Research and Development - Put out by the Veterans
Administration, this is a resource for anything rehab related
Medscape
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Journal Online - A fully searchable
journal featuring clinical news, full-text articles, and other special
features covering the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
presenting with orthopedic complaints.
Orthopaedics
Today Online Journal - A searchable journal geared mainly towards
orthopedic surgeons
Wheeless' Textbook
of Orthopaedics - This is an absolutely amazing resource for information
on almost any orthopedic ailment or dysfunction. This site must be seen
to be appreciated.
Prosthetic
Manufactuers >> back
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Cascade
National Labs
Century XXII Innovations
Inc.
College Park Industries
Endolite
Flex Foot
Genesis Systems
Hosmer Dorrance
Ohio Willow Wood
Otto Bock
Springlite
Tec Interface Systems
Hanger
Amputee
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Above
Knee Amputee.Com - AboveKneeAmputee.com™ exists to help above knee
amputees share information. This should help to improve prosthetic results
as well as provide much needed support for the wide range of issues that
above knee amputees deal with.
Amputee Centre
- This site is set up to help amputees and prosthetists exchange experiences
using the chat room, forum message board
Amputee
Coalition of Canada - A group that is just in the forming stage that
will be designed to address the concerns of the Canadian amputee. I suggest
returning regularly to this site to monitor their progress
Amputee Coalition
of America - This site is designed to make amputees more informed
in all aspects of their care. Many things that are posted have to do with
American specific situations.
Amputee Information
Network - Various links on amputee and prosthetic issues
Amputee
Online Magazine - This is a magazine written by amputees for amputees
and concerns itself with amputee life as much as amputee rehab. It gives
very candid discussion on concerns of the amputee.
Esmere's
List of Amputee Resources - Even
more amputee related web sites.
Froggie.Com - Dr. Froggie (profile),
is a Child Psychiatrist on staff at The
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. The site is mainly
a links site but has links that are specifically for kids. This is a great
way for children to learn more about their disabilities and even talk
online with other kids with the same disability.
International
Child Amputee Network - I-CAN is an internet mailing list that provides
information and support contacts to children with absent or underdeveloped
limbs and their parents. If you are a congenital amputee or became an
amputee as a child, your counsel can help parents deal with a situation
that leaves them lost and seeking knowledgeable information.
Prosthetics
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International
Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics - The Society aims to develop
this site and provide general information about the field of prosthetics,
orthotics and physical rehabilitation for the benefit of it's professional
members and all others who are interested in the field.
Prosthetics and Orthotics
in Canada - This is the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and
Orthotists (CAPO) web site is designed to supply information to prosthetists,
orthotists and other allied health care proffessionals.
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Online This is an American site and one of the most extensive sources
for O&P information on the net. It includes general information on prosthetics
and orthotics. Information is also available about professional issues,
education, certification and current events.
Institiute for the Advancement
of Prosthetics
Nova Care and
Sabolich Prosthetics
Amputee
Centre
Other
Resources >> back
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Alberta
Blue Cross
Alberta
Aids To Daily Living
Calgary Chamber
of Commerce
Calgary Regional
Health Authority
Geriatric
Assessment Treatment
Ontario Association for
Amputee Care
Other
Health and Geriatric Related Internet Sites
Statistics
Canada
University of Calgary
University
of Strathclyde
University
of Salford
War Amps
of Canada
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