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Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
DOI: 10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.v14.i6.60
8 pages Special Considerations in the Selection of the Certified Rehabilitation Supplier®
Richard Edlich
Legacy Verified Level I Shock Trauma Center Pediatrics and Adults, Legacy Emanual Hospital; and Plastic Surgery, Biomedical Engineering and Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, USA
Kathryne L. Winters
Website Manager and Information Specialist, Trauma Specialists, LLP, Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 1917 NE 97th St. Vancouver WA 98665, USA
William B. Long III
Trauma Specialists LLP, Legacy Verified Level I Shock Trauma Center for Pediatrics and Adults, Legacy Emmanuel Hospital Portland, OR, USA ABSTRACTDuring the last four decades, there have been revolutionary advances in the design of wheelchairs, complimented by special seating systems. Some of these advances include battery-operated power mobility, ergonomic steering devices, and a wide variety of innovative devices that allow the user to achieve a unique array of positions. These positions include tilting of the seat, reclining the back of the sear, achieving a passive standing position, and, finally, the unique ability of the wheelchair to climb over steep curbs cuts and even up staircases. Because of the availability of such a wide variety of wheelchairs, the medical profession requires the development of many new, unique partnerships. |
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