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Papers & Presentations

 2021

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Fatone, S., Caldwell, R., Stine, R., Gard, S., Angelico J., Kim, K., and Oros, M. (2021).  Comparison of Ischial Containment and Sub-Ischial Sockets on Comfort, Function, Quality-of-Life and Satisfaction with Device in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.05.016).
  • Kent JA, Arelekatti VNM, Petelina NT, Johnson WB, Brinkmann JT, Winter V AG, Major MJ. Knee swing phase flexion resistance affects several key features of leg swing important to safe transfemoral prosthetic gait. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering, 2021; 29: 965-973.
  • Major MJ, Hansen A, Russell Esposito E. Focusing research efforts on the unique needs of women prosthesis users. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2021; Epub.
  • Kaul M, Sunkara S, Major MJ, Gordon KE, Rubinstein I. Proposed novel treatment paradigm of aberrant gait and balance kinematics in patients with severe COPD. Respirology, 2021; Epub.
  • Major MJ and Geil MD. Editor’s Comments. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2021; 33(3): 159-160.
  • Fatone S, Owen E, Gao F, Shippen G, Orendurff MS, Bjornson K (in press) Comparison of sagittal plane stiffness of pediatric ankle-foot orthoses designed to be rigid. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • McGovern D, Fatone S (in press) Year-long use of ankle-foot orthosis-footwear combination with talar flange modification in an adult post-stroke. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • Amma R, Hisano G, Murata H, Major MJ, Takemura H, Hobara H. Inter-limb weight transfer strategy during walking after unilateral transfemoral amputation. Scientific Reports, 2021; 11(1): 4793.
  • Hisano G, Hashizume S, Kobayashi T, Major MJ, Nakashima M, Hobara H. Unilateral above-knee amputees achieve symmetric mediolateral ground reaction impulse in walking using an asymmetric strategy. Journal of Biomechanics, 2021; Epub.

Presentations

  • Bjornson KF, Fuentes M, Christensen A, and Fatone S. "Parental and Clinician Perceptions of the Ankle Foot Orthoses Footwear Combination (AFO-FC) Approach." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Brinkmann J. (Panelist). "Schwartz Rounds: Challenging Family Dynamics in O&P." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Caldwell R. (Panelist)."Active Vacuum Implementation and Troubleshooting for the Transtibial Amputation Level." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Carnahan K. (Panelist). "Active Vacuum Implementation and Troubleshooting for the Transtibial Amputation Level." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Carnahan K. (Panelist). "Hot Topics in O&P Round Table Discussions." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Fatone S, McCabe J, Skelly M, Naft J, Salameh A, Chen Z, Tatsuoka C, and Pundik S. "Combining Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use with Motor Learning-Based Therapy in Chronic Stroke and TBI." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Fatone S. “Interface Monitoring System to Promote Residual Limb Health” (invited presentation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Faculty and Staff Meeting, April 7, 2021, virtual meeting. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R. "Transfemoral Socket Design: Overview of the Northwestern University Sub-ischial Socket Technique", Prosthetics Workshop, Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Spring Meeting, March 12-13, virtual meeting.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2021) Transfemoral Socket Design: Overview of the Northwestern University Sub-ischial Socket Technique. Kentucky Orthotics & Prosthetics Association, June 10-11, virtual meeting.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2021) Transfemoral Socket Design: Overview of the Northwestern University Sub-ischial Socket Technique. Texas Society of Orthotics & Prosthetics, June 24-26, virtual meeting.
    Fatone S (2021) Effect of Socket Texturing on Suspension Forces. ISPO Mexico, US and Canada Webinar Series, July 23, virtual. 
  • Kent JA, Arelekatti VNM, Petelina NT, Johnson WB, Brinkmann JT, Winter V AG, Major MJ. Knee flexion damping affects several key features of the prosthetic limb swing phase. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Knox R, Elwin M, Major MJ. Frequency analysis of acceleration patterns during activities of daily living in upper-limb prosthesis users. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Martin C, Hammond II P, Stine R, Major MJ. Locomotor response of older persons with and without transtibital amputation to a trip disturbance. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • McCabe J, Skelly M, Salameh A, Fatone S, Chen Z, Pundik S. (poster) Combining myoelectric upper limb orthosis use with motor learning-based therapy in Chronic TBI. CSM 2021, American Physical Therapy Association, February 24-27, virtual meeting.
  • Newkirk Keira, Major MJ. (poster) Factors contributing to prosthesis embodiment in persons with major upper limb loss or congenital difference: a semi-structured literature review. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Pinhey Shay, Amma R, Murata H, Hisano G, Hobara H, Major MJ. (poster) Effects of Walking Speed on Mechanical Work on the Body Center of Mass in Transfemoral Prosthesis Users. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Pundik S, McCabe J, Skelly M, Salameh A, Chen Z, Tatsuoka C, Fatone S. Myoelectric upper limb orthosis use in motor learning therapy in Chronic Stroke. American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), May 22-26, virtual meeting.
  • Quinlan J, Hansen A, Russell Esposito E, Major MJ. Stance-phase mechanical properties of women-specific adjustable heel-height prosthetic feet and footwear. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Rowles, Steven and Fatone S. (poster) A Review Comparing the Effects of Endoprostheses and Rotationplasty on Function and Quality of Life in Survivors of Bone Cancer. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.
  • Russell Esposito E, Slater B, Muschler K, Major MJ, Ikeda A, Hansen A, Erbes C. Perceived Footwear Limitations in Women Prosthesis Users and Their Impact on Patient Reported Outcomes. 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.   
  • Severe C, Kent JA, Hammond II P, Major MJ. A pilot study on the response of upper limb prosthesis users to a simulated trip. Human Movement Variability and Great Plains American Society of Biomechanics Conference, May 20-21, 2021, virtual meeting. 
  • Vaca Moran, M, Stine R, Hammond II P, Cavanaugh M, Major M and Gard SA. "The Effect of Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness Changes on Gait and Standing in People with Unilateral Transtibial Amputations." 47th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, May 4-7, 2021, virtual meeting.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications 

  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Hafner B, Ramstrand N. 2020 in Review: A Perspective From the Immediate Past Editors-in-Chief, Prosthetics and Orthotics International: February 2021, Volume 45, Issue 1, p 1-5. doi: 10.1097/01.PXR.0000732800.39054.b1 

 2020

Peer-Reviewed Papers

  • Armstrong K, Brinkmann JT, Stine RL, Gard SA, Major MJ. Do Upper Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use Affect Lower Limb Gait Dynamics? Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2020; in press. 
  • Fatone S, Jerousek S, Slater B, Deutsch A, LaVella S, Peterson M, Soltys N, McPherson V, Heinemann A. Identifying Instruments to Assess Care Quality for Individuals with Custom Ankle Foot Orthoses: A Scoping Review. Archives Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in press. 
  • Heinemann A, Deutsch A, Fatone S, Soltys N, McPherson V, Peterson M, Slater B, LaVela S. Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Quality Care Topics for Users of Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020; 99(6):540-549.
  • Heinemann AW, Feuerstein M, Frontera WR, Gard SA, Kaminsky LA, Negrini S, Richards LG, Vallée C. Rehabilitation Is a Global Health Priority. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020 Apr; 101(4): 728-729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2019.08.468 ISSN: 0003-9993. 
  • Kent J and Major M. (2020) Asymmetry of mass and motion affects the regulation of whole-body angular momentum in individuals with upper limb absence. Clinical Biomechanics (2020), 05015. 
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268003320301248?casa_token=pASJip1O0HgAAAAA:ckojZ8F55NSTF2rAq7aVUub568BDZgnYYnto9notnVSgfjbTsNp5ktE2Q-ZMWgL62Lgc80yd   
  • Kwak JW, Han M, Xie Z, Chung HU, Lee JY, Avila R, Yohay J, Chen X, Liang C, Patel M, Jung I, Kim J, Namkoong M, Kwon K, Guo X, Ogle C, Grande D, Ryu D, Kim DH, Madhvapathy S, Liu C, Yang DS, Park Y, Caldwell R, Banks A, Xu S, Huang Y, Fatone S, Rogers JA (2020) Wireless sensors for continuous, multimodal measurements at the skin interface with lower limb prostheses. Science Translational Medicine, 12, eabc4327.
  • Major MJ, Stine R, Shirvaikar T, Gard SA. Effects of Upper Limb Loss or Absence and Prosthesis Use on Postural Control of Standing Balance. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020 May; 99(5): 366-371. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001339 
  • Miller K, Russell M, Surratt K, Jenks T, Poretti K, Eigenbrot S, Akins J, Major MJ. The feasibility and validity of a wearable sensor system to assess the stability of high-functioning lower-limb prosthesis users. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2020; in press.  
  • Pundik S, McCabe J, Kesner S, Skelly M, Fatone S. Use of a myoelectric upper limb orthosis for rehabilitation of the upper limb in traumatic brain injury: A case report. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering 2020; 7: 2055668320921067. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2055668320921067 
  • Quinlan J, Yohay J, Subramanian V, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2020) Using mechanical testing to assess the effect of lower-limb prosthetic socket texturing on longitudinal suspension. PLoS ONE 15(8): e0237841. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237841 (Research data associated with this publication is archived at https://digitalhub.northwestern.edu/collections/19673087-b6a5-4108-b285-9614aa8b6b95 )
  • Quinlan J, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2020) Using mechanical testing to assess texturing of prosthetic sockets to improve suspension in the transverse plane and reduce rotation. PLoS ONE 15(6): e0233148. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233148 (Research data associated with this publication is archived at https://digitalhub.northwestern.edu/collections/d50c6f56-2600-4e67-ba4f-ee681eeae64c )

Presentations 

  • Caldwell R. (2020) Balancing Clinical Care Demands with Research Demands. Invited speaker in symposium “Assessments, documentation and clinical sciences for research alongside routine care.” OT World Congress, virtual meeting, October 27-29, 2020. 
  • Caldwell R. (2020) NU Flex-SIV Sub-Ischial Socket Techniques and Research Results. Invited speaker in symposium “Transfemoral socket design in the US and Germany: What is the state of the art?” OT World Congress, virtual meeting, October 27-29, 2020. Caldwell R (2020) Transfemoral Socket Design in the U.S. and Germany: What Is State of the Art? American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL.
  • Carnahan K and Caldwell R (2020) Hands On: Transtibial Fitting and Alignment. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL
  • Chrisman M, Fatone S (2020) What Outcome Measures Assess Walking Endurance in Individuals with Chronic Stroke? (poster) American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL.
  • Duncan JC (2020) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Physical Therapy to Address Balance Confidence Following Transtibial Amputation. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL.
  • Duncan JC and Thorpe M (2020) Northwestern Prosthetic-Orthotic Center Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom COVID-19 Pandemic Response. (Virtual) Webinar, Measures and Direction of South East Asia Prosthetics Orthotics Schools (SEA PO Schools) during Post Pandemic COVID-19, December 5, 2020.
  • Dyreson ML, Walker N, Fatone S, Caldwell R, Hand B, Hansen A, Nickel E (2020) Preliminary Investigation of 3D Printed Flexible Prosthetic Sockets. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 32(2S) (Supplement 1):36.
  • Fatone, S and Caldwell R (2020) Development, Research and Dissemination of the Northwestern University Sub-Ischial Socket Technique. Minneapolis VA Research Service Conference Series, January 14, Minneapolis, MN. 
  • Fatone S, Fermino J, Czerniecki J (2020) Update: Partial Foot Amputation. (symposium) American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S, Owen E, Gao F, Shippen G, Orendurff M, Bjornson K (2020) Stiffness of Solid Ankle Foot Orthoses. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, Illinois. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 32(2S) (Supplement 1):26.
  • Fatone S, Quinlan J, Yohay J, Subramanian V, Poziembo B (2020) Mechanical Performance of Textured 3D Printed Prosthetic Sockets. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, Illinois. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 32(2S) (Supplement 1):39.
  • Hisano G, Amma R, Major M, Nakashima M, Hobara H (2020) Whole-Body Angular Momentum during Walking in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Virtual 44th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 4-7. 
  • Howell J, Quinlan J, Walker N (2020) 3D Printing Point-Counterpoint (symposium). American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL. 
  • Kent K (2020) Locomotor Stability with Upper-Limb Absence: A Momentum Analysis; and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Physical Therapy to Address Balance Confidence Following Transtibial Amputation. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL. 
  • Kent J, Arelekatti V. N. Murthy, Petelina NT, Johnson WB, Brinkmann JT, Winter AG, Major MJ (2020) Knee Flexion Damping (KFD) Affects Several Key Features of the Prosthetic Limb Swing Phase. Virtual 44th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 4-7. 
  • Major M (2020) Effects of Walking Speed and Transtibial Amputation on Leg Muscle Activation Effort in Older Persons. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL.
  • Major M (2020) Prosthetic Needs of the Female Patient. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 4-7, Chicago, IL. 
  • Martin C, Hammond II P, Stine R, Major M (2020) Locomotor Response of Older Persons with and without Transtibial Amputation to a Trip Disturbance. Virtual 44th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 4-7. 
  • Pace A, Howard D, Gard S, Major M (2020) A Simple Walking Model to Optimize Prosthetic Knee and Foot Combinations for Prosthetic Limb Stability. Virtual 44th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 4-7. 
  • Quinlan J, Carnahan K, Stine R, Kent J,  Yohay J, Hansen A, Russell Esposito E, Major M (2020) Biomechanics of Women with Transtibial Limb Loss Walking with Heel Height Adjustable Feet. Virtual 44th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 4-7. 

Webinars 

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

 2019

Peer-Reviewed Papers 

  • Bertos GA, Childress DS, Gard SA (2019). A 2nd Order Model of the Vertical Impedance of the Locomotor System during Human Walking. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics (Early Access). DOI: 10.1109/TMRB.2019.2931790.
  • Bourque M, Schneider KL, Calamari JE, Reddin C, Stachowiak A, Major MJ, Duncan JC, Muthukrishnan SR, Rosenblatt NJ. Combining physical therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to improve balance confidence and community participation in people with unilateral transtibial amputation who use lower limb prostheses: a study protocol for a randomized sham-control clinical trial. Trials, 2019; in press.
  • Caldwell R, Fatone S (2019) Technique modifications for a suction suspension version of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum socket: The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Suction socket. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43(2):233-239.
  • Chang SR, Major MJ, Cavanaugh ML, Gard SA (2019). Systematic Mechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet to Estimate Roll-Over Shape Radii for Clinical Prescription. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Submitted for publication). 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Angelico R, Subramanian V, Stine R (2019) Evaluation of Socket Comfort and Functional Performance for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Analysis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43 (1S):73. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364619883197 
  • Heinemann A, Deutsch A, Fatone S, Soltys N, McPherson V, Spraggins J, Peterson M, Slater B, LaVela S (2019) Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Quality Care Topics for Users of Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001373. [Epub ahead of print]. Link to the abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31860589
  • Heinemann A, Fatone S, LaVela S, Slater B, Deutsch A, Peterson M, Soltys N, McPherson V (2019) Orthotists’ and physical therapists’ perspectives on quality of care indicators for persons with custom ankle-foot orthoses, Assistive Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2019.1610814
  • Major MJ, McConn S, Zavaleta JL, Stine R, Gard SA (2019). Effects of Upper Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use on Locomotor Stability. Gait & Posture (Submitted for publication). 
  • Major MJ, McConn S, Zavaleta JL, Stine R, Gard SA. Effects of upper limb loss and prosthesis use on proactive mechanisms of locomotor stability. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2019; 48: 145-151. 
  • Major MJ, Shirvaikar T, Stine R, Gard SA. Effects of upper limb loss or absence and prosthesis use on postural control of standing balance. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2019; in press.
  • Major MJ, Zavaleta JL, Gard SA. Does decreasing below-knee prosthesis pylon longitudinal stiffness increase prosthetic limb collision and push-off work during gait? Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2019; ePub: May 29.
  • Quinlan J, Baer G, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Richardson R, Fatone S. (2019) Tensile and Coefficient of Friction Testing of Textured Prosthetic Socket Specimens Provide Insights on Strength and Friction. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 31(S2):32.

Presentations 

(Among multiple authors, underlined text indicates NUPOC presenter.) 

  • Dillon M, Quigley M, Fatone S (2019) Informing decisions about dysvascular partial foot amputation using a shared decision-making approach. Invited Presentation, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL. 
  • Duncan JC (2019) A Patient’s Perspective on Effective Communication. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.
  • Duncan JC (2019) Methods for Assessing Quality of Life and Wellness. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone S (2019) Development and Dissemination of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Socket Technique. Invited presentation, ISPO Canada and RehabWeek, June 24-28, Toronto, Canada.
  • Fatone S (2019) The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Socket Technique: Development, Research, and Dissemination. Invited Presentation, AOPQ-AQIPA 2019 Congress, October 18-20, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.
  • Fatone S (2019) The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Socket Technique: Development, Research, and Dissemination. Invited presentation in the session “Innovations in Socket Design and Manufacturing” at the Orthotic and Prosthetic Innovative Technologies Conference (OPTech), May 16-18, Ann Arbor, MI.
  • Fatone S (2019) What We Have Learnt from Mechanical Testing of Textured 3D Printed Prosthetic Sockets Invited Presentation, AOPQ-AQIPA 2019 Congress, October 18-20, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.
  • Fatone S (2019) The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket: Development, Research and Dissemination. Invited lecture, Iowa Prosthetics, Orthotics and Pedorthics Association (IPOPA) Meeting, April 6, Des Moines, IA. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Angelico R, Subramanian V, Stine R (2019) Evaluation of Socket Comfort and Functional Performance for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Analysis. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress, October 5-8, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
  • Fatone S, Ramstrand N, Barnett C, Charlton P (2019) Can Orthoses Play a Therapeutic Role in Early Post-Stroke Management? Symposium at the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress, October 5-8, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
  • Fatone S, Ramstrand N, Dillon M, Hafner B (2019) Growing the evidence base in P&O: A dialogue with the Prosthetics and Orthotics International editorial team. Symposium at the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress, October 5-8, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
  • Gard SA, Chang S, Major MJ, Cavanaugh M, Hammond II P, Stine R. (2019) A Model to Predict Roll-Over Shape Radius of Prosthetic Feet for Clinical Prescription. 17th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, October 5-8, Kobe, Japan.
  • Gard S (2019) The “3 Rs” of the JPO. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.
  • Gard S (2019) Characterization of Prosthetic Feet to Estimate Roll-over Shape Radii for Clinical Prescription. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.
  • Hammond II P, Casanova O, Major MJ. (2019) Evaluating the effect of walking speed on leg muscle activations in older transtibial prosthesis users. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, September 13-15, Lake Geneva, WI.  
  • Heinemann A, Fatone S (2019) Exploring Quality-of Care Topics for Users of Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Faculty Meeting, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, August 20, Chicago, IL.
  • Heinemann A, Fatone S (2019) Exploring Quality-of-Care Topics for Users of Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Symposium at the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress, October 5-8, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
  • Heinemann A, Fatone S, Soltys N (2019) Exploring Quality-of-Care Topics for Users of Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL. 
  • Kaluf B, Major MJ. (2019) Amputee mobility predictor scores for persons with recent lower limb amputation. 45th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.  
  • Kent JA, Major MJ. (2019) The effect of upper limb loss on the momentum balance during walking: An exploration of why people with upper limb absence may fall more. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, September 13-15, Lake Geneva, WI.
  • Kim J, Major MJ, Hafner B, Sawers A. (2019) Characterizing fall circumstances as reported by lower limb prosthesis users: A secondary analysis. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Congress, November 5-8, Chicago, IL.
  • Major M (2019) Effects of Upper Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use on Standing Balance. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.
  • Major M (2019) Getting the most out of the exhibit hall: how to ask for the evidence. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), RehabWeek, June 24-28, Toronto, Canada.
  • Major M (2019) Outcomes and Evidence Base Practice in O&P: How Are You Documenting Value in Your Clinic and Using It to Improve Reimbursement? Symposium at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, September 26, San Diego, CA.  
  • Major M (2019) Personalized rehabilitation: Mapping the links between prosthetic device parameters, motor capacity, and clinical outcomes for optimizing interventions. Grand Rounds at The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU, June 5, Langone, New York, NY.
  • Major M (2019) Personalized rehabilitation: Mapping the links between prosthetic device parameters, motor capacity, and clinical outcomes for optimizing interventions. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) Canada, RehabWeek 2019, June 24-28, Toronto, Canada.
  • Major M (2019) Personalized rehabilitation: Mapping the links between prosthetic device parameters, motor capacity, and clinical outcomes for optimizing interventions. University of Illinois at Chicago specific topics course “Assistive Robotics”, November 21, Chicago, IL.  
  • Major M (2019) ­Predict the Medicare Functional Classification Level (K-level) using the Amputee Mobility Predictor in people with unilateral transfemoral and transtibial amputation. Webinar for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 6.
  • Major M (2019) Statistics you need to know. Webinar for the American College of Nuclear Medicine, September 10.
  • Major M (2019) Understanding Falls and Locomotor Stability in Lower-limb Prosthesis Users. Symposium at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 6-9, Orlando, FL. 
  • Major M, Stine R, Gard S (2019) Falls and Balance Control of Persons with Upper Limb Loss. ISPO Trent International Prosthetics Symposium (TIPS), March 20-22, Manchester, UK.  
  • Major MJ, Shirvaikar T, Stine R, Gard SA. (2019) Effects of upper limb loss and prosthesis use on standing balance. 45th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.  
  • Major MJ, Stine RL, Gard SA. (2019) Falls and balance control of persons with upper limb loss. ISPO Trent International Prosthetics Symposium (TIPS) 2019, March 20-23, Salford, UK.
  • Major MJ. (2019) Elevating standards of Veteran care: Linking sensorimotor function to falls in older prosthesis users. 17th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, October 7, Kobe, Japan.  
  • Major MJ. (2019) How a priori knowledge of a perturbation impacts proactive and reactive locomotor strategies of below-knee prosthesis users. 45th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 6-9, Orlando, FL.  
  • Major MJ. (2019) Selecting outcome measures: Evaluation through the lenses of utility and appropriateness. 2019 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly Symposium, September 26, San Diego, CA. 
  • Maun A, Gard SA, Major MJ, Takahashi KZ. (2019) The effect of shock-absorbing pylon stiffness on prosthetic mechanical work during walking. XXVII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, July 31-August 4, Calgary, Canada.
  • Maun A, Gard SA, Major MJ, Takahashi KZ. (2019) The effects of shock-absorbing pylon on mechanical work. 4th Annual Human Movement Variability Conference, May 16, Omaha, NE.
  • Petelina N, Arelekatti M, Johnson WB, Major MJ, Winter AG. (2019) Exploring the role of damping in a passive prosthetic knee through design, modelling, and experiments. Dynamic Walking 2019, June 3-6, Canmore, Canada.
  • Petelina N, Arelekatti M, Johnson WB, Major MJ, Winter AG. (2019) Design and Testing of a low-cost, passive prosthetic knee with a rotary hydraulic damper. 17th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, October 5-8, Kobe, Japan.  
  • Prost V, Johnson WB, Kent JA, Major MJ, Winter AG. (2019) Design and Testing of passive prosthetic feet optimized using the lower leg trajectory error metric. 17th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, October 5-8, Kobe, Japan.
  • Quinlan J, Baer G, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Richardson R, Fatone S. (2019) Tensile and Coefficient of Friction Testing of Textured Prosthetic Socket Specimens Provide Insights on Strength and Friction. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 6-9, 2019, Orlando, FL. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 31(S2):32.
  • Quinlan J, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Baer G, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2019) Tensile and Coefficient of Friction Testing of Textured Socket Specimens. 2019 Current Research and Future Careers 7th annual symposium of the Northwestern Postdoctoral Association, Northwestern University, August 22, Chicago, IL. 
  • Quinlan J, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2019) Mechanical Performance of Textured 3D Printed Prosthetic Sockets. American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association National Assembly, September 25-28, 2019, San Diego, CA.
  • Quinlan J, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Baer G, Poziembo B, Fatone S. (2019) Tensile and Coefficient of Friction Testing of Textured Prosthetic Socket Specimens. 15th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Quinlan, J (2019) BME Research Project: No Longer Smooth. 48th Annual Career Day for Girls, The Society of Women Engineers, Northwestern University Chapter, McCormick School of Engineering, February 23, Evanston, IL. 
  • Rosenblatt N, Major MJ. (2019) Balance confidence in adults who use a prosthesis: integration of virtual reality gaming into physical therapy and initial evidence. 2019 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, March 6-9, Washington, DC.
  • Vaca M, Gard SA, Stine R (2019) The Effect of Prosthetic Foot and Ankle Stiffness Changes on Gait and Standing in People with Unilateral Transtibial Amputations 
    Poster presentation, BME Research Day, Northwestern University,May 16, Chicago, IL.

Publications (Not Peer-Reviewed) 

  • Dillon MP, Fatone S, Ramstrand N, Hafner B (2019) Editorial: Prosthetics and Orthotics International welcomes qualitative research submissions. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43(4):366-368.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Hafner B, Ramstrand N. (2019). Keeping Pace with the Ever-Growing Orthotic and Prosthetic Profession: New Faces and Changes at Prosthetics and Orthotics International. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43(2), i–iii. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364619844747
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Quinlan J (2019) Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Standardize Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Care into the Future. Lower Extremity Review, June, 11(6):16. https://lermagazine.com/article/harnessing-emerging-technologies-to-standardize-prosthetic-and-orthotic-clinical-care-into-the-future
  • Ramstrand N, Fatone S, Dillon M, Hafner B (2019) Editorial: Peering into the peer review process. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43(3):247-249.
  • Ramstrand N, Fatone S, Dillon M, Hafner B (2019) Editorial: Promoting quality and transparency in clinical research. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 43(5):474-477.

 2018

Peer-Reviewed Papers

  • Brown SE, Russell Esposito E, Ikeda AJ, Wilken JM, Fatone S (2018) Evaluation of NU-FlexSIV Socket Performance for Military Service Members with Transfemoral Amputation. US Army Medical Department Journal (2-18):38-47. PMID: 30623397. (See: https://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/FileDownloadpublic.aspx?docid=3ee29f21-4ac6-4996-8708-7ce23e8e2d99)
  • Dillon M, Fatone S (2018) An introduction to translational research for orthotists and prosthetists. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 30(3):120-121. 
  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Quigley M (2018) Uncertainty with long-term predictions of lower limb amputation prevalence and what this means for prosthetic and orthotic research. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 30(3):122-123.
  • Dillon M, Major MJ, Kaluf B, Fatone S. Predict the medicare functional classification level (k-level) using the amputee mobility predictor in people with unilateral transfemoral and transtibial amputation: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 2018; 42(2):191-197.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2018) Emboîture sous-ischiatique flexible avec prise sous vide mise au point par la Northwestern University pour les personnes ayant subi une amputation transfémorale – partie 1 : description technique. [Northwestern University Flexible Subischial Vacuum Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Part 1 Description of Technique.] Le Journal De L’Orthopedie, 18(66). 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Stine R, Tran L, Angelico J (2018) “Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Results.” Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 30(S2):22. 
  • Fatone S, Yohay, Caldwell R (2018) Change in residual limb size over time in the NU-FlexSIV socket: A case study. Prosthet Orthot Int. 42(6):620–625.
  • Gottipati P, Stine R, Ganju A, Fatone S (2018) The effect of positive sagittal spine balance and reconstruction surgery on standing balance. Gait and Posture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.03.024
  • Kim J, Major MJ, Hafner B, Sawers A. Frequency and circumstances of falls reported by ambulatory unilateral lower limb prosthesis users: a secondary analysis. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2018 Sep 6 [ePub].
  • Major MJ. Fall prevalence and contributors to the likelihood of falling in persons with upper limb loss. Physical Therapy, 2018 (in press).
  • Major MJ, Serba CK, Chen X, Reimold N, Ndubuisi-Obi F, Gordon KE. Proactive Locomotor Adjustments Are Specific to Perturbation Uncertainty in Below-Knee Prosthesis Users. Scientific Reports, January 30 2018. <www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-20207-5> 
  • Major MJ, Scham J, Orendurff M. The effects of common footwear on stance-phase mechanical properties of the prosthetic foot-shoe system. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 2018; 42(2):198-207. 
  • Owen E, Fatone S, Hansen A (2018) Effect of walking in footwear with varying heel sole differentials on shank and foot segment kinematics. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 42(4):394-401. PMID: 28884616. 
  • Prost V, Olesnavage KM, Johnson WB, Major MJ, Winter V AG. Design and testing of a prosthetic foot with interchangeable custom springs for evaluating lower leg trajectory error, an optimization metric for prosthetic feet. J. Mechanisms Robotics, 2018; 10(2): 021010.
  • Quigley M, Dillon M, Fatone S (2018) Development of shared decision making resources to help inform difficult healthcare decisions: an example focused on dysvascular partial foot and transtibial amputation. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 42(4) 378–386. 
  • Shepherd MK, Azocar AF, Major MJ, Rouse EJ. Amputee perception of prosthetic ankle stiffness during locomotion. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018; 15(1): 99.
  • Tran L, Caldwell R, Quigley M, Fatone S (2018) Stakeholder Perspectives for Possible Residual Limb Monitoring System for Persons with Lower-Limb Amputation. Disability and Rehabilitation (doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1492634; Epub ahead of print).

Presentations

(Among multiple authors, bold text indicates NUPOC presenter.)

  • Akins J, Poretti K, Eigenbrot S, Miller K, Russell M, Surratt K, Jenks T, Major MJ (2018) Turning of individuals with unilateral lower-limb loss: preference and biomechanics. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Brinkmann JT, Minetola M, and Deleo T (2018) An introduction to behavioral science: concepts, research, and skills. Organized session presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Caldwell R, Yohay J, Tran L, Chung HU, Jung I, Rogers J, Fatone S (2017) Description of a prototype residual limb monitoring system. NUPOC Biennial Symposium for Initiative ’93, March 13, Chicago, IL. 
  • Chang SR, Major MJ, Gard SA (2018) Mechanical characterization of prosthetic feet to predict effective ankle joint stiffness. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Duncan JC and Hoggatt ML (2018) Certificate Program: Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist: Methods for Assessing Patient Care Satisfaction. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018. 
  • Duncan JC, Cavanaugh ML, Healy KM, Lang L (2018) Inter-professional Practice and Education (IPE) Creating a Stronger Understanding of Professions. 14th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 4, 2018, Chicago, IL. 
  • Fatone S (2018) What We Know, What We Don’t Know and What We Want to Know. Plenary Lecture, Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, October 4-6, Gold Coast, Australia.
  • Fatone S (2018) The NU-FlexSIV Socket: Development, Research and Dissemination. Invited Lecture, 11th Nordic Prosthetic and Orthotic Congress, September 6-8, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Fatone S (2018) The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket: Development, Research and Dissemination. Keynote Lecture, Japanese Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists 25th Scientific Meeting, July 21-22, Sapporo, Japan.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Angelico J (2018) Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Results. NUPOC Biennial Symposium for Initiative ’93, March 13, Chicago, IL. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Angelico J (2018) Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Results & Clinical Commentary. Scheck & Siress Education Fest, April 27-28, Lombard, IL. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Stine R, Subramanian V, Angelico J (2018) Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, October 4-6, Gold Coast, Australia. (Presented Guild Best Presentation Award) 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Stine R, Tran L, Angelico J (2018) Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Results. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Fatone S, Charlton P, Barnett C, Ramstrand N (2018) Balancing Act: Exploring Clinical, Theoretical and Evidence-Based Perspectives in the Optimization of Balance using Orthoses in Peripheral Neuropathy. Symposium presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Fatone S, Dillon M, Quigley M (2018) Informing decisions about dysvascular partial foot amputation using a shared decision-making approach. Invited Lecture, 11th Nordic Prosthetic and Orthotic Congress, September 6-8, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Gard SA (2018). Do Persons with Transtibial Amputations Require Prosthetic Shock Absorbing Components During Gait? Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center (OREC), Marquette University, September 17, Milwaukee, WI.  
  • Gard SA (2018). Medical Device Studies: Significant Risk, Nonsignificant Risk, or Exempt? IRB Member Retreat, Northwestern University, October 19, Chicago, IL.
  • Gard SA (2018) A Model to explain the effect of shock-absorbing pylons on gait. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Hoggatt ML and Duncan JC (2018) Participatory Visual Methods in Prosthetic Care: An Integrative Framework and Practice Implications. Poster presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Major MJ (2018) Berg Balance Scale for Measuring Functional Balance in Persons with Lower Limb Loss. Invited presentation for Hands-on Outcome Measure Symposium presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018.
  • Major MJ, Chen X, Serba CK, Reimold N, Ndubuisi-Obi F, Gordon KE (2018) Below-knee prosthesis users make specific anticipatory locomotor adjustments to resist lateral perturbation. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018. 
  • Major MJ, Shirvaikar T, Stine R, Gard S (2018) Effects of Wearing an Upper Limb Prosthesis on Standing Balance Podium talk and poster presented at 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Rochester, MN, August 8-11. 
  • Major MJ, Serba CK and Gordon K. (2018) Ability to Predict Perturbation Timing Does Not Impact Center-of-Mass Displacement in Below-Knee Prosthesis Users and Controls  Podium talk and poster presented at 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Rochester, MN, August 8-11. 
  • Major MJ, Shirvaikar T, Stine R, Gard S (2018) Effects of Wearing an Upper Limb Prosthesis on Standing Balance. 14th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 4, 2018, Chicago, IL. 
  • Major MJ. How a priori Knowledge of a Perturbation Impacts Proactive and Reactive Locomotor Strategies of Below-Knee Prosthesis Users. Invited presentation for the 2018 Neuromechanics of Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Loss Symposium, June 11, 2018.

    Major MJ. How Do Transtibial Prosthesis Users Prepare For A Balance Disturbance During Walking? Invited presentation for the Scheck & Siress Symposium for continuing clinical education, Lombard, Illinois, April 27, 2018.
  • Major MJ. Berg Balance Scale for Measuring Functional Balance in Persons with Lower Limb Loss. Invited presentation for Hands-on Outcome Measure Symposium of the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 17, 2018.
  • Miller K, Russell M, Surratt K, Jenks T, Poretti K, Eigenbrot S, Akins J, Major MJ (2018) Validity of a wearable sensor system for assessing balance in high-functioning lower limb prosthesis users. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018. 
  • Quinlan J, Tran L, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2017) The effect of prosthetic socket texturing on socket suspension using mechanical loading. Scheck & Siress Education Fest, April 27-28, Lombard, IL.
  • Quinlan J, Tran L, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2017) The effect of prosthetic socket texturing on socket suspension using mechanical loading. NUPOC Biennial Symposium for Initiative ’93, March 13, Chicago, IL.
  • Quinlan J, Tran L, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2018) Mechanical Testing of Textured Prosthetic Sockets Provides Insight on Improving Suspension. Presented at the 44th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 14-17, 2018. 
  • Quinlan J, Tran L, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2018) The effect of prosthetic socket texturing on socket suspension using mechanical loading. 14th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, Northwestern University, April 5, Chicago, IL. 
  • Quinlan J, Baer G, Subramanian V, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Richardson R, Fatone S (2018) Tensile and Coefficient of Friction Testing of Textured Prosthetic Socket Specimens. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, September 13-15, Lake Geneva, WI.

Other Publications 

 2017

Book

Chapters

Presentations

  • Brinkmann J (2017) Adherence among Users of Orthopedic Footwear and Lower-Limb Orthoses. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Dillon M, Fatone S (2017) The experience of sequential partial foot and transtibial amputation: implications for shared decision making about amputation surgery. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association World Congress, September 6-9, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Dillon M, Major M, Kaluf B, Fatone S, Balasanov Y (2017) How well can we predict K-level using the amputee mobility predictor? The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 1-4, Chicago, IL.
  • Dillon M, Major M, Kaluf B, Fatone SHow Well Can the Amputee Mobility Predictor and Basic Patient Demographics Predict the Medicare Functional Classification Level (K-Level) in People with Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputation? World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S (2017) Outcomes of Dysvascular Partial Foot Amputation. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Hoffman T. Symposium: Outcomes of Partial Foot Amputation Can Inform Difficult Decisions about Amputation Surgery Using a Shared Decision-Making Approach, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Hoffman T (2017) Symposium: Outcomes of partial foot amputation can inform difficult decisions about amputation surgery using a shared decision-making approach. World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, May 8-11, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Duncan JC (2017) The Effect of Having Comorbidity and Amputation on Finding Employment. (poster) The 13th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 6, Chicago, IL.
  • Duncan JC, Turner K, Grunewald T (2017) Gaining a Therapist’s Perspective to Address Limb Deficiency. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Falbo K and Brinkmann J. Characteristics of Delphi Processes in Orthotics and Prosthetics Research, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, September 6-9, 2017, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2017) Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum Socket Course. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association World Congress, Pre-Conference Education Program, September 5, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2017) The NU-FlexSIV Socket Course. Presented twice as a Special Event at the 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Major M. Effect of Interface Components on Residual Limb Weight-Bearing Tolerance in the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Stine R, Tran L, Angelico J. (2017) Evaluation of the NU-FlexSIV Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation: Interim Results. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, November 11, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S, Charlton P, Barnett C, Ramstrand N (2017) Balancing Act: Exploring Clinical, Theoretical and Evidence-Based Perspectives in the Optimization of Balance Using Orthoses in Peripheral Neuropathy (symposium), World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Fatone S, Huang Y, Rogers J, Coleman T (2017) Interface Monitoring System to Promote Residual Limb Health. Ignite Talk and poster at the 2017 NSF Smart and Connected Health (SCH) Principal Investigators Meeting, March 20-22, Boston, MA.
  • Fatone S, Owen E, Hansen A. The Effect of Walking in Footwear with Varying Heel Sole Differentials on Shank and Foot Segment Kinematics, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Fatone S, Tran L, Tucker K, Johnson WB, Mowrer C, Caldwell R (2017) Quantification of Rectifications for the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Gard S and Stine R (2017) The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center – Motion Analysis Research Laboratory: A tool for Studying Human Movement and Evaluating Prosthetic and Orthotic Performance (poster) The 13th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 6, Chicago, IL.
  •  Gard SA, Major MJ, Nepomuceno A, Stine R. Effect of Foot Immobilization on Able-Bodied Gait as a Model to Increase Understanding about Bilateral Transtibial Amputee Gait, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Gard SA, Nepomuceno A, Stine R, Boutwell E, Brinkmann J. A Model to Explain the Effect of Shock Absorbing Pylons on Gait, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Kaluf B, Dillon M, Major M, Fatone S, Balasanov Y (2017) Can the AMP Test and patient demographics predict K-level in people with lower limb amputation? American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 94th Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR). October 23-28, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Major MJ (2017) Falls in Persons with Upper-Limb Loss. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Major MJ, Caldwell R, Hansen A, Fatone S (2017) Hybrid Vacuum Pump for Vacuum-Assisted Suspension in Transfemoral Prostheses. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Major MJ, McConn S, Stine R, Gard SA (2017) Pilot Study on the Effects of Upper Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use on Locomotor Stability. (poster) The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Major MJ, McConn S, Stine R, Gard SA. Pilot Study on the Effects of Upper-Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use on Locomotor Stability, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Major MJAnticipatory and Response Mechanics of Persons with Transtibial Amputation When Subjected to a Medial-Lateral Perturbation, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Major MJFalls in Persons with Upper-Limb Loss, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Olesnavage V, Prost V, Major MJ, Winter A. Clinical Validation of Predicting Lower Leg Trajectory for Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Design and Optimization, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Prost V, Olesnavage V, Major MJ, Winter A. Design and Testing of a Linear Ankle Stiffness, Modular Novel Passive Prosthetic Foot, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), May 8-11, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Quinlan J, Tran L, Yohay J, Poziembo B, Fatone S (2017) The effect of prosthetic socket texturing on socket suspension using mechanical loading. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, November 11, Chicago, IL.
  • Robinson C (2017) Approved Clinical Mentor Course. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Robinson C (2017) Hacking Your Academy Membership. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Robinson C, Carroll K (2017) O&P High School Awareness Program. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Robinson C, et al. (2017) The Future of Big Data for O&P Clinical Practice. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Seale J, Fatone S (2017) Orthotic Management of Stroke. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association World Congress, September 6-9, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Stine R, Fatone S (2017) Improving Patient Care with Smart Data. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL.
  • Thies S, Kenney LPJ, Sobuha M, Galpin A, Kyberd P, Stine R, Major MJ. Skill Assessment in Upper Limb Myoelectric Prosthesis Users: Validation of a Clinically Feasible Method for Characterizing Upper Limb Temporal and Amplitude Variability during the Performance of Functional Tasks, Medical Engineering & Physics, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.03.010
  • Tran L, Caldwell R, Yohay J, Chung HU, Jung I, Rogers J, Fatone S (2017) Description and demonstration of a prototype residual limb monitoring system. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, November 11, Chicago, IL.
  • Tran L, Han S, Caldwell R, Rogers J, Coleman T, Fatone S (2017) Ability of Epidermal Sensors to Measure Lower-Limb Temperature during Activity with a Prosthesis Simulator. The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 
  • Wu Y, Robinson C, Casanova H, Michael J, Gard S (2017) Knowledge Translation of Dilatancy Socket Fabrication. (poster) The 43rd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), March 1-4, Chicago, IL. 

 2016

Chapters

  • Brinkmann, John and Stevens, Phillip. (2016) “Clinical Considerations of Observational Gait Analysis in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Dillon, Michael and Fatone, Stefania. (2016) “Prosthetic Management after Partial Foot Amputation”, in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Gard, Steven A.  (2016) “The Influence of Prosthetic Knee Joints on Gait” published in the Handbook of Human Motion, B. Müller, S.I. Wolf, eds, Springer International Publishing AG. DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-30808-1_75-1.
  • Lipschutz, Robert. (2016) “Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Prosthetic Management”, in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Lipschutz, Robert. (2016) “Upper Limb Prostheses for Children”, in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Major, M.J., Raghavan, P. and Gard, S.A. (2016). Assessing a Low-Cost Accelerometer-Based Technique to Estimate Spatial Gait Parameters of Lower-Limb Prosthesis Users. Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 40(5), 643-648. 
  • Michael, John and Stevens, Phillip. (2016) “Lower Limb Prosthetic Components: Updated Classification and Passive, Body-Powered Components”, in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Stevens, Phillip and Michael, John. (2016) “Lower Limb Prosthetic Components: Microprocessor-Controlled Components”, in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies, 4th Edition. J Krajbich, M Pinzur, B Potter, P Stevens, Editors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 

Papers

  • Bjornson K, Zhou C, Fatone S, Orendurff M, Rashid S, Stevenson R (2016) Community walking activity in cerebral palsy: do orthoses help? Pediatric Physical Therapy, 00:1–8. DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000242. PMID: 26901534.
  • Borrenpohl D, Kaluf B, Major MJ (2016) Survey of US Practitioners on the Validity of the Medicare Functional Classification Level System and Utility of Clinical Outcome Measures for Aiding K-Level Assignment. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97(7)1053-1063.
  • Boutwell, E., Stine, R., and Gard, S.A. (2016). Impact Testing of the Residual Limb: System Response to Changes in Prosthetic Stiffness. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 53(3), 369-378.
  • Boutwell, E., Stine, R., and Gard, S.A. (2016). Shock Absorption during Transtibial Amputee Gait: Does Longitudinal Prosthetic Stiffness Play a Role? Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 41(2), 178-185.
  • Fatone S, Johnson WB, Kwak S (2016) Using a Three-Dimensional Model of the Ankle-Foot Orthosis to Explore the Effects of Combinations of Axis Misalignments. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 40(2)247-252. DOI: 10.1177/0309364614556839. The online version of this article is available at: http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/11/11/0309364614556839
  • Fatone S, Johnson WB, Tucker K (2016) A 3D Model to Assess the Effect of Ankle Joint Axis Misalignments in Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 40(2):240-246. DOI: 10.1177/0309364614543551. The online version of this article is available at: http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/07/30/0309364614543551.
  • Heinemann A, Ehrlich-Jones L, Connelly L, Semik P and Fatone S (2016) Enhancing Quality of Prosthetic Services with Process and Outcome Information. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 1-7. DOI: 10.1177/0309364616637957. 
  • Koehler-McNicholas SR, Lipschutz RD, Gard SA. The biomechanical response of persons with transfemoral amputation to variations in prosthetic knee alignment during level walking J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(6): 1089–1106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.12.0311
  • Major MJ, Twiste M, Kenney LPJ, Howard D (in press) The Effects of Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness on Stability of Trans-Tibial Amputee Gait. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development.
  • Major, Matthew and Alford, Micah (2016), Validity of the iPhone M7 Motion Co-processor as a Pedometer for Able-bodied Ambulation, Journal of Sports Sciences. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1189086.
  • Sletto L, Wu Y, Robinson C. (2016) Dilatancy-based impression and fabrication technique for custom foot orthoses. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 40(3):409-413. doi:10.1177/0309364615574162. 

Presentations

  • Brinkmann J (2016) Clinical Considerations – Prosthetic Gait, as part of Certificate Programming, 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL. 
  • Brown SE, Russell Esposito E, Ikeda A, Fergason J, Caldwell R, Fatone S, and Wilken JM (2016) Effect of Socket Design and Suspension on Walking Mechanics. George E. Omer Jr. Research and Alumni Lectureship. Brooke Army Medical Center, June 16, San Antonio, TX.
  • Brown SE, Russell Esposito E, Fatone SCaldwell R, Wilken J (2016) Effect of socket design and suspension on walking mechanics. 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, August 2-5, Raleigh, NC.
  • Caldwell R (2016) Modern Transfemoral Socket Alternatives and Technologies: The Science behind TFAs. 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL. 
  • Caldwell R and Fatone S (2016) Development of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation 12th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 7, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (poster).
  • Caldwell R, Fatone S (2016) Development of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. OT World Congress, May 3-6, Leipzig, Germany.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Hoffman T (2016) Symposium: Outcomes of partial foot amputation can inform difficult decisions about amputation surgery using a shared decision-making approach. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, September 8-11, Boston, MA.
  • Dillon M, Major M, Kaluf B, Fatone S (2016) How well can the Amputee Mobility Predictor and basic patient demographics predict the Medicare Functional Classification level (K-level) in people with transfemoral and transtibial amputation? (poster) American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, September 8-11, Boston, MA.
  • Fatone S (2016) Orthotic Management of Stroke. Danske Bandagister, April 1-2, Nyborg, Denmark.
  • Fatone S (2016) Subischial Socket with Vacuum Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Danske Bandagister, April 1-2, Nyborg, Denmark.
  • Fatone S (2016) The Final Frontier: Developments in Transfemoral Sockets. Invited speaker, NUFSM PM&R/RIC Clinical Research Grand Rounds, July 11, Chicago, IL. 
  • Fatone S (2016) Stakeholder Input on a Residual Limb Monitoring System. 42ndAmerican Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone S and Stine R (2016) Capturing Quality Clinical Videos for Two-Dimensional Motion Analysis, as part of the Gait Society and Lower Limb Society Forum Technological Advancements That Promote Practical Application of Outcome Measures, 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2016) Development of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, September 8-11, Boston, MA. 
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2016) Development of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum (NU-FlexSIV) Socket for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), 15-18 August, Kissimmee, FL.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2016) Socket-Related Research Collaborations at Northwestern University. Scheck Fair. April 8-9, Lombard, IL.
  • Gard S (2016) Contemporary Models of Gait, as part of Certificate Programming, 42ndAmerican Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Gard S (2016) Features of Gait – The Gait Lab Perspective, as part of Certificate Programming, 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Major M (2016) Footwear Effects on the Prosthetic Foot’s Mechanical Properties with Implications for Gait Biomechanics and Clinical Recommendations. 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Major M (2016) Validity Assessment of the iPhone 5S as a Pedometer for Able-Bodied Persons. 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Major MJ, Zavaleta JL, Boutwell E, Gard SA (2016). Decreasing Below-Knee Prosthesis Longitudinal Stiffness Increases Prosthetic-Side Push-Off and Collision Work During Gait. The 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), August 2-5, Raleigh, NC.
  • Owen E, Fatone S, Hansen A (2016) The effect of walking in footwear with varying heel sole differentials on shank and foot segment kinematics. OT World Congress, May 3-6, Leipzig, Germany.
  • Owen E, Fatone S and Hansen A (2016) The Effect of Walking in Footwear with Varying Heel Sole Differentials on Shank and Foot Segment Kinematics,42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Robinson C, Wu Y, et al. (2016) Dilatancy System for Orthotic Fabrication.42ndAmerican Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL. 
  • Sherwood A, Fatone S, Brinkmann J (2016) The Benefits to Orthotic & Prosthetic Practitioners of Using Good Patient/Practitioner Communication. 42nd American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 9-11, Orlando, FL.
  • Tran L, Caldwell R, Quigley M, Fatone S (2016) Stakeholder Input on the Development of a Residual Limb Monitoring System. 12th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 7, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (poster). 

 2015

Chapters

  • Fatone S and Malas B (2015) Orthotic management in stroke. In: Stein J, Harvey RL, Macko RF, Winstein CJ, Zorowitz RD (eds.) Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation. 2nd edition. Demos Medical Publishing; New York, NY. 
  • Robinson C, Fatone S, Stryker B. (2015) Lower extremity orthotics. In: Coppard BM and Lohman H (eds) Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach. 4th edition. Mosby.

Papers

Patents

Presentations

  • Choi H, Steele K, Bjornson K, Fatone S (2015) Changes in Gastrocnemius Length with AFO-FC Tuning. 41st American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 18-21, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Esposito ER, Fatone S, Wilken J, Caldwell R, Fergason J (2015) Sub-Ischial Prosthetic Sockets Improve Hip Range of Motion and Performance for Individuals with Transfemoral Amputations. 41st American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 18-21, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Fatone S (2015) 50 years of Prosthetics and Orthotics Education and Research in the US. Mercy College of Health Sciences 10th Annual Research Symposium Prosthetics and Orthotics, Past, Present, and Emerging Future, April 13, Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2015) An Introduction to Sub Ischial Sockets with Vacuum Assisted Suspension. Midwest Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Session, May 27-29, Rosemont, IL.
  • Fatone S, Dillon M (2015) Invited presentation, Improving the gait of partial foot amputees: emerging evidence in support of above-ankle interventions. 41st American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 18-21, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Fatone S, McGovern D, Clancy T, Conaway P, Gaebler-Spira D (2015) Effect of two orthotic approaches on activity level, balance & satisfaction in children with cerebral palsy. 41st American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 18-21, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Fatone S, McGovern D, Clancy T, Conaway P, Gaebler-Spira D (2015) Effect of two orthotic approaches on activity level, balance & satisfaction in children with cerebral palsy ISPO World Congress 2015, June 22-25, Lyon, France (poster).
  • Orendurff MS, Stine SF, Fatone S, Major M, Corson K, Kobayashi T, Bjornson K (2015) Test—re-test reliability of kinematic gait data when learning a new marker placement model at a new location. Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, March 18-21, Portland, Oregon.
  • Tran L, Fatone S, Caldwell R (2015) Stakeholder Input on Development of a Residual Limb Health Monitoring System. Midwest Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Session, May 27-29, Rosemont, IL.
  • Wu Y, Sletto L, Robinson C, Casanova H, Michael J, Gard S. (2015) Innovative Dilatancy Prosthetic-Orthotic Technologies for Low-Income Countries. (poster). The 11th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, April 3, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

 2014

Papers

  • Dillon M, Fatone S, Morris M. (2014) Benefits of partial foot amputation may not be worth the risk of complications and secondary amputation. Medical Journal of Australia, 200(5):252-253.
  • Fatone S, Dillon M, Stine R, Tillges R. (2014) Coronal plane stability during gait in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation: a pilot study. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 51(8)1217-1228.
  • Fatone S, Johnson WB, Tucker K. A 3D Model to Assess the Effect of Ankle Joint Axis Misalignments in Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Prosthetics Orthotics International. DOI: 10.1177/0309364614543551. The online version of this article is available at: http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/07/30/0309364614543551.
  • Fatone S, Johnson WB, Kwak S. Using a Three-Dimensional Model of the Ankle-Foot Orthosis to Explore the Effects of Combinations of Axis Misalignments. Prosthetics Orthotics International. DOI: 10.1177/0309364614556839. The online version of this article is available at: http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/11/11/0309364614556839.
  • Gottipati P, Fatone S, Koski T, Sugrue PA and Ganju A. (2014) Crouch gait in persons with positive sagittal spine alignment resolves with surgery. Gait Posture, 39: 372-7.
  • Heinemann AW, Connelly L, Ehrlich-Jones L and Fatone S. (2014) Outcome instruments for prosthetics: clinical applications. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 25:179-98.
  • Hoskins R, Sutton E, Kinor D, Schaeffer J and Fatone S. (2014) Using Vacuum-Assisted Suspension to Manage Limb Wounds in Persons with Transtibial Amputation: A Case Series. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 38:68-74.
  • Kluger D, Major MJ, Fatone S, Gard S. (2014) The effect of trunk flexion on lower limb kinetics of able-bodied gait. Human Movement Science, 33:395-403.
  • Koehler SR, Dhaher YY, Hansen AH. (2014) Cross-validation of a portable, six-degree-of-freedom load cell for use in lower-limb prosthetics research. J Biomech, 47(6), 1542-1547.
  • Major, M.J., Stine, R.L., Heckathorne, C.W., Fatone, S. and Gard, S.A. (2014). Comparison of range-of-motion and variability in upper body movements between transradial prosthesis users and able-bodied controls when executing goal-oriented tasks. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, 11, 132.
  • Major MJ, Twiste M, Kenney LP and Howard D. (2014) The effects of prosthetic ankle stiffness on ankle and knee kinematics, prosthetic limb loading, and net metabolic cost of trans-tibial amputee gait. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon), 29: 98-104.
  • Meier MR, Tucker KA, Hansen AH. (2014) Development of inexpensive prosthetic feet for high-heeled shoes using simple shoe insole model. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 51(3): 439-450. 
  • Zissimopoulos A, Fatone S, Gard S. (2014) The effect of ankle-foot orthoses on self-reported balance confidence in persons with chronic post-stroke hemiplegia. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 38(2):148-154.
  • Zissimopoulos A, Fatone S, Gard SA. (2014) Effects of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Mediolateral Foot Placement Ability during Post-Stroke Gait. Prosthetics Orthotics International, May 30. pii: 0309364614534294. [Epub ahead of print].
  • Zissimopoulos A, Stine R, Fatone S and Gard S. (2014) Mediolateral foot placement accuracy during ambulation in individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiplegia. Gait Posture, 39: 1097-1102.

Presentations

  • Bondre N, Brinkmann J, Robinson C (2014) O&P Symposium: Generational Factors in Residency Education: Understanding Millennials. AOPA National Assembly September 4-7, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Boutwell E (2014) Effect of Prosthesis Stiffness on Impact Force during In Vivo Step Loads and Gait. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, One Day Fall Symposium, November 15, Hickory Hills, IL.
  • Caldwell R, Komolafe O, Fatone S (2014) Clinical outcomes using a new subischial socket with vacuum assisted suspension: the NU-FlexSIV. World Congress OTWorld 2014, May 13-16, Leipzig, Germany.Fatone S, Caldwell R. (2014) Subischial Socket with Vacuum Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S (2014) Improving the gait of partial foot amputees: emerging evidence in support of above-ankle interventions. Invited Speaker, Norske Ortopediingeniørers Forening, November 1-2, Bergen, Norway.
  • Fatone S (2014) NUPOC: 50 years of education and research in prosthetics and orthotics. Universidad Nacional, June 10, Medellin, Colombia.
  • Fatone S (2014) Overview of research activities at NUPOC led by Stefania Fatone. Universidad Nacional, June 12, Medellin, Colombia.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2014) Invited presentation, Subischial Socket with Vacuum Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. 19th Biennial Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics Conference, August 6-9, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R (2014) Subischial Socket with Vacuum Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Webinar Series, August 26. Archived online at, http://www.oandp.org/olc/course_video.asp?frmCourseId=8E117078-AC6F-446C-BE3B-62E1560FCE5D
  • Fatone S, Stine R, McGovern D, Pavone L. (2014) Improving lower extremity orthotic management of children with Cerebral Palsy: AFO-FC case studies. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S, Tucker K, Johnson WB, Kwak S. (2014) A 3D simulation tool to investigate the effects of ankle foot orthosis joint misalignments. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S, Tucker K, Johnson WB, Kwak S. (2014) A 3D simulation tool to investigate the effects of ankle foot orthosis joint misalignments. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone S. (2014) Invited presentation, Outcome measures for stroke and traumatic brain injury. One Day Certificate Course on Using Outcomes to Transform O&P Devices into Healthcare Interventions at Hanger Education Fair, February 6, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Gard, S. (2014). What is 3-Dimensional Gait Analysis and What Does It Mean to the Orthotist/Prosthetist? Special symposium on “Using Gait Analysis to Improve O&P Prescription and Function.” Invited speaker for The 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), February 26-March 1, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Gard, S. (2014). Special symposium on “How to Become a Better Consumer of Research.” Invited symposium organizer for The 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), February 26-March 1, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Gard S, Hafner B, Robinson C and Stevens P. (2014) How to Become a Better Consumer of Research. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Dan Hallisy, John Brinkmann (2014) Proposal for Development of Prosthetic Visit Summary Forms. AOPA National Assembly September 4-7, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Hansen A, Owen E, Fatone S. (2014) From Stable Standing to “Rock’n’Roll” Walking. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Heckathorne C, Stine R, Major M, Gard S, Fatone S. (2014) Investigating the Effects of Prosthetic Hand Design on Performance. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Jeans K, Gard S, Kaufman K and Stanhope S. (2014) Using Gait Analysis to Improve O&P Prescription and Function. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Kwak S, Johnson WB, Fatone S. (2014) The Consequences of Ankle Foot Orthosis Joint Misalignment Using a 3D Model. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 3-5, Lexington, KY.
  • Major M, Raghavan P and Gard S. (2014) Estimating step length of lower limb prosthesis users with a low-cost accelerometer. 40th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, Chicago, IL.
  • Major M, Stine R, Heckathorne C, Fatone S, Gard S. (2014) Upper Body Kinematic Range-of-Motion and Variability of Transradial Prosthesis Users Performing Goal-Oriented Tasks. World Congress of Biomechanics, July 6-11, Boston, MA.
  • Major MJ, Kluger D, Fatone S, Gard SA (2014) The effect of trunk flexion on lower limb kinetics of able-bodied gait. 10th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, Northwestern University, April 3, Chicago, Illinois.
  • McGovern D, Fatone S. (2014) Evaluating the effects of ankle-foot-orthosis footwear-combinations (AFO-FCs) in children with Cerebral Palsy. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, One Day Fall Symposium, November 15, Hickory Hills, Illinois.
  • Steele K, Choi H, Bjornson K, Fatone S, Wren T (2014) Using musculoskeletal modeling to evaluate the effects of tuning ankle foot orthoses. World Congress of Biomechanics, July 6-11, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Wong AWK, Heinemann AW, Ehrlich-Jones L, Connelly L, Semik P, Fatone S (2014) Comparison of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey (OPUS) and Orthotics and Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO) Functional Status Measures for Persons with Lower Limb Amputation. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, October 7-11, Toronto, ON, Canada.

 2013

Papers

Presentations

  • Boutwell E and Gard S. (2013) "Effect of Prosthetic Stiffness on Impact Forces during Walking and Sudden Limb Loading." (Poster). Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS). May 14-17. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Boutwell E and Gard S. (2013) "Investigation of In Vivo Prosthesis/Residual Limb Stiffness Using a Novel Impact Test Apparatus." International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) 14th World Congress. February 4-7. Hyderabad, India.
  • Choi H, Bjornson K, Fatone S, and Steele KM. Changes in musculotendon length with AFO tuning after stroke: a musculoskeletal modeling case study. Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, September 25-28, 2013, Seattle WA.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S. Deliberations about the functional benefits and complications of partial foot amputation. Invited Presentation, 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, September 17-20, 2013, Sydney, Australia.
  • Fatone S. A new socket for persons with above knee amputations. Monthly Veterans Research Forum, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, March 7, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Fatone S. Use of Orthoses in Stroke Rehabilitation - Current Research. Invited Speaker, ISPO UK Annual Scientific Meeting, OETT sponsored lecture, October 4-5, 2013, Blackpool, UK.
  • Fatone S. Development of Subischial Sockets for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Invited Speaker, ISPO Norge Seminar on "Lower Limb Socket Design and Rehabilitation", October 22-23, 2013, Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway.
  • Fatone S. Evaluation of Subischial Sockets for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Invited Speaker, ISPO Norge Seminar on "Lower Limb Socket Design and Rehabilitation", October 22-23, 2013, Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway.
  • Fatone S, Caldwell R, Komolafe O, Tucker K. Subischial Sockets with Vacuum Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Instructional Course, World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Fatone S, Howell J, Caldwell R, Komolafe O, Stine R. Role of socket design, flexibility and suspension in transfemoral sockets during walking (poster). 39th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, February 20-23, 2013, Orlando FL.
  • Fatone S, Schweitzer J, Gard S. Perceptions of prosthetics and orthotics research within the prosthetics and orthotics community (poster). 39th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 20-23, 2013, Orlando FL.
  • Fatone S, Stine R, Rodriguez A, Gard S. Spinal motion during walking in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation with and without low back pain. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Fatone S, Stine R, Tillges R. Effect of socket characteristics on coronal plane stability during gait in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation. 39th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 20-23, 2013, Orlando FL.
  • Fatone S, Stine R, Tillges R. Effect of socket characteristics on coronal plane stability during gait in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, May 30-June 1, 2013, Lake Geneva WI.
  • Fatone S, Wood S, Caldwell R, Chen W, Sun C, Hansen A, Komolafe O. Characterization of Mechanical and Electrical Vacuum Pumps for Use in Vacuum-Assisted Suspension (poster). 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Fatone S, Wood S, Caldwell R, Chen W, Sun C, Hansen A, Komolafe O. Characterization of Mechanical and Electrical Vacuum Pumps for Use in Vacuum-Assisted Suspension (poster). 9th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, Northwestern University, April 4, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Fatone S, Wood S, Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Chen W, Sun C, Hansen A. Socket/Liner Interface Volume and Vacuum Pressure Decay in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Gottipati P, Fatone S, Stine R, Ganju A. Reduction in shock absorption capacity of the spine during gait after spinal reconstruction surgery (poster). Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 14-17, 2013, Cincinnati OH.
  • Gottipati P, Fatone S, Stine R, Ganju A. Reduction in Shock Absorption Capacity of the Spine during Gait after Spinal Reconstruction Surgery (poster). 9th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, Northwestern University, April 4, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Gottipati P, Fatone S, Stine R, Ganju A. Reduction in Shock Absorption Capacity of the Spine during Gait after Spinal Reconstruction Surgery. Northwestern University Postdoctoral Forum (NUPF), September 12, 2013, Evanston IL.
  • Heinemann A, Ehrlich-Jones L, Connelly L, Fatone S. Improving the quality of prosthetic and orthotic services with process and outcome information. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. An analytic approach to assessing transfemoral socket flexibility. 39th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, February 20-23, 2013, Orlando FL.
  • Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. Stress Analysis of Different Rigid Frame Designs with a Flexible Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Komolafe OA, Caldwell, R, Fatone S. An Analytic Approach to Assessing Transfemoral Socket Flexibility. Texas Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, April 19-20, 2013, Dallas TX.
  • Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. An analytic approach to assessing transfemoral socket flexibility. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, May 30-June 1, 2013, Lake Geneva WI.
  • Lynch D, Fatone S, Irwin M, Barua C, Young J. Working with the Northwestern Office of Sponsored Research (OSR). NUCATS Seminar Series on Navigating the Research Enterprise. Northwestern University, April 1, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Major M, Fatone S, Roth E. Validation of the Berg Balance Scale for Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation. Texas Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, April 19-20, 2013, Dallas TX.
  • Major M, Heckathorne C, Stine R, Fatone S, Gard S. Assessing the effects of myoelectric prosthetic hand use on upper body dynamics: A preliminary study. Virginia Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Annual Meeting, October 5, 2013, Fairfax VA.
  • Major MJ, Kluger D, Fatone S, Gard SA. The effect of trunk flexion on lower limb kinetics of able-bodied gait (poster). American Society of Biomechanics, September 4-7, 2013, Omaha NE.
  • Owen E, Gaebler-Spira D, McGovern D, Fatone S. The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics when designing, aligning and tuning ankle-foot orthosis footwear combinations. Instructional Course, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, October 16-19, 2013, Milwaukee WI.
  • Owen E, Hansen A, Fatone S. From Stable Standing to "Rock'n'Roll" Walking. Symposium, 14th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Robillard B, Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. Design of a Process for Fabricating Prosthetic Sockets with Rapid Prototyping Technology (poster). 9th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, Northwestern University, April 4, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Robillard B, Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. Design of a Process for fabricating prosthetic sockets with rapid prototyping technology (poster). InNUvations Applied Research Day, Northwestern University, May 2, 2013, Evanston IL.
  • Robillard B, Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. Fabricating Prosthetic Sockets with Rapid Prototyping Technology (poster). 3rd Annual Musculoskeletal Research Day, Northwestern University, August 27, 2013, Chicago IL.
  • Robillard B, Komolafe O, Caldwell R, Fatone S. Fabricating Prosthetic Sockets with Rapid Prototyping Technology (poster). Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, September 25-28, 2013, Seattle WA.
  • Robinson C, Major M, Fatone S. Invited Presentation: Clinically relevant outcome measures. Hanger Education Fair, February 4-7, 2013, Las Vegas NV.
  • Tucker K, Fatone S. Development of a three-dimensional simulation tool to investigate the effects of ankle foot orthotic joint misalignments. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, May 30-June 1, 2013, Lake Geneva WI.
  • Waldera K, Heckathorne C, Parker M, Fatone S. Assessing the Prosthetics Needs of Farmers and Ranchers in the USA: Interview Results. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.
  • Wynne J, Fatone S, Bertram C, Coulter C, Kaluf B. Organized Session: Learn patient reported outcomes for your adult and pediatric patients. 39th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, February 20-23, 2013, Orlando FL.
  • Zissimopoulos A, Fatone S, Stine R, Gard S. Effects of a non-rigid AFO on foot placement accuracy during post-stroke locomotion (poster). Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 14-17, 2013, Cincinnati OH.
  • Zissimopoulos A, Gard SA, Stine R, Fatone S Mediolateral foot placement during post-stroke ambulation with and without an Ankle-Foot Orthosis. 14th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, February 4-7, 2013, Hyderabad, India.

 2012

Papers

  • Boutwell, E., R. Stine, A. Hansen, K. Tucker, S. Gard. (2012). "Effect of prosthetic gel liner thickness on gait biomechanics and pressure distribution within the transtibial socket." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 49(2): 227-240.
  • Dillon M, Fatone S (2012) Letter to the Editor. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. doi:10.1177/0309364612448808.
  • Meier, M., A. Hansen, S. Gard, A.K. McFadyen.(2012). "Obstacle course: Users' maneuverability and movement efficiency when using Otto Bock C-Leg, Otto Bock 3R50, and CaTech SNS prosthetic knee joints." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 49(4): 583-596.
  • Nickel, E., A. Hansen, S. Gard. (2012). "Prosthetic ankle-foot system that adapts to sloped surfaces." Journal of Medical Devices - Transactions of the ASME 6: 011006-011001-011006-011006.
  • Robinson, C. and S. Fatone (2012). "You've heard about outcome measures, so how do you use them? Integrating clinically relevant outcome measures in orthotic management of stroke." Prosthetics and Orthotics International.

Presentations

  • Fatone, S. (2012). Learn Practical Outcome Measurements for Your Post CVA Patient (Invited Speaker). 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). Sub-ischial Prosthetic Socket with Vacuum-Assisted Suspension for Persons with Transfemoral Amputation. Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis MN, April 10-12.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). Instrumented Gait Analysis Overview (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Convention in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Manila, Philippines, July 6-8.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). 2D Video Based Assessment of Gait (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Convention in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Manila, Philippines, July 6-8.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). Outcome Measures in Orthotics (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Convention in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Manila, Philippines, July 6-8.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). The Ankle Foot Orthosis-Footwear Combination Approach (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Convention in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Manila, Philippines, July 6-8.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). Evidence for the Orthotic Management of Stroke (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Convention in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Manila, Philippines, July 6-8.
  • Fatone, S. (2012). Pediatric Orthotics (Invited Speaker). Philippine Children's Medical Center, Monday Doctors Conference, Quezon City, Philippines, July 9.
  • Gotipatti, P., S. Fatone and A. Ganju (2012). Effect of Fusion Surgery on Static and Dynamic Sagittal Spinal Alignment. 47th Scoliosis Research Society, Chicago IL, September 5-8.
  • Heinemann, A., L. Ehrlich-Jones, L. Connelly, S. Fatone. (2012). Enhancing Quality of Prosthetic and Orthotic Services with Process and Outcome Information. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Koehler, S., R. Lipschutz, R.L. Stine, S.A. Gard. (2012). The effect of transfemoral prosthesis alignment perturbations on gait. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Komolafe, O., R. Caldwell, C. Sun, W. Chen, A. Hansen, S. Fatone. (2012). Stress Analysis of Different Rigid Frame Designs of within a Flexible Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Komolafe, O., R. Caldwell, C. Sun, W. Chen, A. Hansen and S. Fatone (2012). Stress Analysis of Different Rigid Frame Designs of within a Flexible Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Major, M., L. Liss, T. Murray, N. Mangla, S. Fatone, E.J. Roth.(2012). A pilot study: feasibility of using the Berg Balance scale in lower limb prosthesis users. . 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Owen, E., D. Gaebler-Spira, D. McGovern and S. Fatone (2012). The Importance of Being Earnest about Shank and Thigh Kinematics when Designing, Aligning and Tuning Ankle-Foot Orthosis Footwear Combinations. Instructional Course American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Toronto, Canada, September 12-15.
  • Rodriguez, A., R. Stine, S. Fatone. (2012). Spinal motion during walking in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation with and without low back pain. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Waldera, K., C. Heckathorne, M. Parker, S. Fatone. (2012). Assessing the Needs of Farmers with Amputation. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Wood, S., R. Caldwell, W. Chen, C. Sun, A. Hansen, O. Komlafe, S. Fatone. (2012). Characterization of Mechanical and Electrical Vacuum Pumps for Use in Vacuum Assisted Suspension. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Wood, S., R. Caldwell, W. Chen, C. Sun, A. Hansen, S. Fatone. (2012). Socket/Liner Interface Volume and Vacuum Pressure Decay in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.
  • Zissimopoulos, A., S. Gard, R. Stine, S. Fatone. (2012). Effects of an ankle-foot orthosis on foot placement post-stroke: balance implications. 38th American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Atlanta GA, March 21-24.

 2011

Papers

  • Arndt, B., R. Caldwell and S. Fatone (2011). "Use of a Partial Foot Prosthesis With Vacuum-Assisted Suspension: A Case Study." JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 23(2): 82-88.
  • Dillon, M. P., S. Fatone and A. H. Hansen (2011). "Effect of prosthetic design on center of pressure excursion in partial foot prostheses." J Rehabil Res Dev 48(2): 161-178.
  • Gard, S., P. Su, R. Lipschutz and A. Hansen (2011). "Effect of prosthetic ankle units on roll-over shape characteristics during walking in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 48(9): 1037-1048.
  • Hansen, A. and C. Wang (2011). "Effect of rocker shoe radius on oxygen consumption rate in young able-bodied persons." Journal of Biomechanics 44(6): 1021-1024.
  • Johnson WB, Fatone S, Gard SA (2011) Modeling the Walking Patterns of Reciprocating Gait Orthosis Users with a Novel Lower Limb Paralysis Simulator. Conference Proceedings IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology and Society, Aug:7841-7844.
  • Sanders, J. E. and S. Fatone (2011). "Residual limb volume change: Systematic review of measurement and management." J Rehabil Res Dev 48(8): 949-986.

Presentations

  • Connelly, L., A. Heinemann and L. Ehrlich-Jones (2011). Enhancing Quality of Prosthetic and Orthotic Services with Process and Outcome Information. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Grand Geneva Resort, WI, June 3-4.
  • Dillon, M., S. Fatone and A. Hansen (2011). Effect of prosthetic design on centre of pressure excursion in partial foot prostheses. Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Australian National Member Society, Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, Australia, November 3-5.
  • Fatone, S. (2011). Innovations in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research. VA National Research Week at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Chicago, IL, May 3.
  • Fatone, S. (2011). The NIDRR Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centre for P&O at Northwestern University. Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. Austin, TX, August 5-6.
  • Fatone, S., L. Hartung and R. Stine (2011). Effects of Different Orthotic Ankle Joint Conditions on Lower Limb Gait Parameters in a Subject with Crouch Gait. Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Bethesda, MD, April 26-29.
  • Fatone, S., L. Hartung and R. Stine (2011). Effects of Different Orthotic Ankle Joint Conditions on Lower Limb Gait Parameters in a Subject with Crouch Gait. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Grand Geneva Resort, WI, June 3-4.
  • Fatone, S., D. McGovern and J. Mangun (2011). Effect on Gait of Ankle Foot Orthosis-Footwear Combination in an Individual with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 37th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Fatone, S. (2011). Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) for Persons with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. Ortopedteknik 2011. Gothenburg, Sweden, March 31-April 2.
  • Fatone, S. (2011). Patient Assessment for Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO). Ortopedteknik 2011. Gothenburg, Sweden, March 31-April 2.
  • Fatone, S. and K.-A. Nilsson (2011). Using outcome measures to assess the effect of ankle-foot orthoses on gait of persons with stroke. Ortopedteknik 2011. Gothenburg, Sweden, March 31-April 2.
  • Gard, S., A. Hansen and P. Su (2011). The effect of prosthetic ankle units on rollover shape characteristics during walking in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 37th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Hansen, A. and C. Wang (2011). Rockers for standing, swaying and walking: implications for prosthetic ankle design. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 37th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Johnson, W., S. Fatone and S. Gard (2011). Investigating the Effects of Hip Joint Stiffness on RGO Assisted Gait with a Lower Limb Parlaysis Simulator. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Grand Geneva Resort, WI, June 3-4.
  • Johnson, W., S. Fatone and S. Gard (2011). Modeling the Walking Patterns of Reciprocating Gait Orthosis Users with a Novel Lower Limb Paralysis Simulator. 33rd Annual IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference (EMBC 2011), Boston, MA, August 30-September 3.
  • Kwak, S. and S. Fatone (2011). Development and evaluation of a prosthetic ankle that mechanically adapts to sloped surfaces. IMSAlloquium Student Investigation Showcase, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Aurora, IL, April 21.
  • Lipschutz, R. (2011). Advances in Rehabilitation for the Patient with a Lower Extremity Amputation. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL, April 7-9.
  • Major, M. (2011). Stability and Fall-Risk in Lower Limb Amputees. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Grand Geneva Resort, WI, June 3-4.
  • Masterton, I. (2011). Bridging the Gap Between Clinicians and Academics: Insights Implications for O&P from Physical Therapy Research. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Grand Geneva Resort, WI, June 3-4.
  • Nickel, E., A. Hansen and S. Gard (2011). Prosthetic ankle-foot system that adapts to sloped surfaces. 10th Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April 12-14.
  • Owen, E., D. Gaebler-Spira, D. McGovern and S. Fatone (2011). The Importance of Being Earnest about Shank and Thigh Kinematics when Designing, Aligning and Tuning Ankle-Foot Orthosis Footwear Combinations. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Las Vegas, NV, October 12-15.
  • Rodriguez, A., R. Stine and S. Fatone (2011). Spinal Motion during Walking in Persons with Transfemoral Amputation with and Without Low Back Pain. 1st Annual Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (MRS) Training Day. Northwestern University, Chicago IL, August 23.
  • Rodriguez, A., R. Stine and S. Fatone (2011). Spinal motion during walking in persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation with and without low back pain. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Fall Meeting. Hickory Hills, IL, November 12.

 2010

Papers

  • Fatone, S. (2010). "Challenges in lower-limb orthotic research." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 34(3): 235-237.
  • Hansen, A. H., S. C. Miff, D. S. Childress, S. A. Gard and M. R. Meier (2010). "Net external energy of the biologic and prosthetic ankle during gait initiation." Gait and Posture 31(1): 13-17.
  • Hansen, A. H. and M. R. Meier (2010). "Roll-over shapes of the ankle-foot and knee-ankle-foot systems of able-bodied children." Clinical Biomechanics 25(-): 248-255.
  • Hansen, A. and D. Childress (2010). "Investigations of roll-over shape: implications for design, alignment, and evaluation of ankle-foot prostheses and orthoses." Disability and Rehabilitation 32(26): 2201-2209.
  • Klodd, E., A. Hansen, S. Fatone and M. Edwards (2010). "Effects of Prosthetic Foot Forefoot Flexibility on Gait of Unilateral Transtibial Prosthesis Users." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 47(9): 899-910.
  • Klodd, E., A. Hansen, S. Fatone and M. Edwards (2010). "Effects of Prosthetic Foot Forefoot Flexibility on Oxygen Cost and Subjective Preference Rankings of Unilateral Transtibial Prosthesis Users." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 47(6): 543-552.
  • Su, P.-F., S. A. Gard, R. D. Lipschutz and T. A. Kuiken (2010). "The Effects of Increased Prosthetic Ankle Motions on the Gait of Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations." American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 89(1): 34-47
  • Wang, C. and A. Hansen (2010). "Response of able-bodied persons to changes in shoe rocker radius during walking: Changes in ankle kinematics to maintain a consistent roll-over shape " Journal of Biomechanics 43(-): 2288-2293.

Presentations

  • Fatone, S. (2010). Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. Research Grand Rounds, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL, February 28.
  • Fatone, S., R. Stine and S. Gard (2010). Randomized cross-over study of AFO ankle components in adults with post-stroke hemiplegia. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL, February 24-27.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). Literature Review on Sub-Atmospheric Suspension for Prosthetic Sockets. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). The View from the Researcher. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Fatone, S., R. Stine and S. Gard (2010). Randomized Cross-over Study of AFO Ankle Components in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). Functional Evaluation of AFOs for Persons with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists (CAPO). Quebec, Ontario, Canada, August 4-7.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). The NIDRR Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for P & O at Northwestern University. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists (CAPO). Quebec, Ontario, Canada, August 4-7.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). Prosthetics and Orthotics Research. 1st Annual Research Symposium at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Chicago, IL, April 30.
  • Fatone, S. and D. McGovern (2010). Preliminary Experience with AFO-FC Tuning: Challenges and Outcomes. Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Fall Session. Lake Geneva, WI, September 18.
  • Gard, S., P. Su, R. Lipschutz and T. Kuiken (2010). The Effect of Prosthetic Ankle Units on the Gait of Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Gard, S. (2010). How Do Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations Walk? Different Ways of Looking at the Data
  • Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Fall Session. Lake Geneva, WI, September 18.
  • Geil, M., S. Fatone, P. Stevens and K. Henry (2010). Knowledge Translation: How to get research results to the people who need to see them. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL, February 24-27.
  • Hansen, A., E. Klodd, M. Meier, S. Fatone, M. Edwards, P. Sessoms and D. Childress (2010). Use of experimental prosthetic feet to study effects of forefoot flexibility and effective keel length on gait of prosthesis users. 36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL, February 24-27.
  • Hansen, A. and C. Wang (2010). Effects of Rocker Shoe Radii on Ankle Kinematics and Ankle-foot Roll-over Shapes. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Hansen, A. and C. Wang (2010). Effective Rocker Shapes Created by Able-bodied Ankle-foot Systems for Fore-aft Swaying and Walking: Implications for Improved Ankle-foot Prostheses. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Hansen, A., E. Klodd, M. Meier, S. Fatone, M. Edwards, P. Sessoms and D. Childress (2010). Use of Experimental Prosthetic Feet to Improve Understanding of Prosthetic Foot Function for Lower Limb Prosthesis Users. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Heckathorne, C. (2010). Design and Evaluation of Multi-Articulated Prosthetic Hands. Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Fall Session. Lake Geneva, WI, September 18.
  • Heinemann, A., L. Ehrlich-Jones and D. Williams (2010). Enhancing Quality of Prosthetic Services with Process and Outcome Information. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Koehler, S. and W. Murray (2010). From Remediation to Application: An Investigation of Common Misconceptions Associated with Vector Analysis in an Undergraduate Biomechanics Course. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. Louisville, KY, June 20-23.
  • McNealy, L. and S. Gard (2010). Do Prosthetic Ankle Units Benefit Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations? 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Owen, E., D. McGover and S. Fatone (2010). Breakfast with the Experts Session: The Importance of Being Earnest about Shank and Thigh Kinematics when Designing, Aligning and Tuning Ankle-Foot Orthosis Footwear Combinations. 64th annual meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), Washington, DC, September 22-25.
  • Robinson, C., S. Fatone and S. Gard (2010). The Role of Journal Club for Professional Development: Facilitating Knowledge Translation. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL, February 24-27.
  • Rolock, J. (2010). Customized Upper-limb Prostheses: An Introduction to Rapid Manufacturing. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Ruhe, B., A. Hansen and S. Gard (2010). Investigation of the Effect of Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Properties on Balance Efficiency while Standing on Inclined, Declined, and Level Surfaces. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Stine, R., A. Hansen, K. Tucker, E. Boutwell, M. Edwards and S. Gard (2010). A Study of the Effects of Gel Liner Thickness on in-Socket Residual Limb Pressures In Trans-Tibial Prosthesis Users. ESM 2010 - Dynamic Load Distribution in Biomechanics. Providence, RI, August 14-17.
  • Waldera, K. and C. Heckathorne (2010). Utilization of Lower-limb and Upper-limb Prostheses by Farmers and Ranchers in the U.S. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.
  • Zissimopoulos, A. and S. Gard (2010). Pilot Investigation of Movement Smoothness in Post-stroke Hemiplegia: Evaluations with and without Ankle-Foot-Orthoses. 13th ISPO World Congress, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-15.

Other Publications

  • Dillon, M. and S. Fatone (2010). Evidence Note: Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation. The Academy Today. Washington DC, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. 6: A5-A8.
  • Fatone, S. (2010). Evidence Note: Use of KAFOs and HKAFOs for Ambulation. The Academy Today. Washington DC, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. 6: A9-A12.

 2009

Papers

  • Ajiboye, A and Weir, R (2009). "Muscle synergies as a predictive framework for the EMG patterns of new hand postures." Journal of Neural Engineering, 6(3):036004.
  • Fatone S., Gard S. and Malas B. (2009). "Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis Alignment and Foot-Plate Length on Knee Kinematics and Kinetics in People with Hemiplegia." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 90, No. 5, pp. 810-818.
  • Fatone S., Sorci E., Hansen A.H. (2009). "Effects of Clinically Prescribed Ankle Foot Orthoses on Ankle-Foot Roll-over Shapes: A Case Series." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 196-203.
  • Hansen AH, Miff SC, Childress DS, Gard SA, Meier MR. (2009). "Net external energy of the biologic and prosthetic ankle during gait initiation." Gait Posture. 2009 Sep 15. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Hansen A.H., and Childress D.S. (2009). "Effects of Shoe Heel Height on the Roll-over Shapes of Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Systems: Implications for Heel-Height Adjustable Components." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vol. 21, No. 1, 48-54.
  • Johnson, W.B., Fatone, S. and Gard, S.A. (2009). Dynamic Analyses of the Gait of RGO Users. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 46(3): 435-446.
  • Srinivasan, S., Westervelt, E.R., and Hansen, A. H. (2009). "A Low-Dimensional Sagittal Plane Forward-Dynamic Model for Asymmetric Gait and its Application to Study the Gait of Transtibial Prosthesis Users." Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 3, pp. 031003.
  • Williams, R.J., Hansen, A.H., and Gard, S.A. (2009). "Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Mechanism Capable of Automatic Adaptation to Walking Surface." Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 3, pp. 035002.
  • Wu, Y, Casanova, H, Reisinger, K, Smith, W and Childress, D (2009). "CIR casting system for making transtibial sockets." Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 33(1):1-9.

Presentations

  • Boutwell, E. (2009). "Study of Residual Limb/Prosthetic Socket Compliance in Transtibial Amputees." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Summer Session, Lake Geneva, WI, June 12-13, 2009.
  • Fatone, S. and Gard, S.A. (2009). "Special Forum: The NIDRR Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for P&O at Northwestern University." The 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Atlanta, GA, March 4-7.
  • Fatone, S. (2009). "Randomized Cross-over study of AFO Ankle Components in Adults with Hemiplegia." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Summer Session, Lake Geneva, WI, June 12-13, 2009.
  • Fatone S., Gard S., and Stine R. (2009). "Randomized Cross-over Study of AFO Ankle Components in Adults with Post-stroke Hemiparesis: Preliminary Results." The 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Atlanta, GA, March 4-7.
  • Fatone, S., and Caldwell, R. (2009). "Gait Kinematics and Kinetics in Sub-Ischial Sockets with Assisted-Vacuum Suspension: Case Studies of Persons with Transfemoral Amputation." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Fall Session, Hickory Hills, IL, November 7.
  • Fatone, S. (2009). "Review of the Evidence for Sub-Atmospheric Suspension Systems." Presented at the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists One-Day Seminar Certificate Programs, Chicago, IL, October 9-10.
  • Fatone, S (2009). "Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia." ISPO Canada Symposium on "Prosthetics and Orthotics Care for People with Diabetes", Toronto, ON, Canada, October 22-24, 2009.
  • Fatone, S (2009). "The Biomechanics of Neuropathic Gait and Partial Foot Amputation." ISPO Canada Symposium on "Prosthetics and Orthotics Care for People with Diabetes", Toronto, ON, Canada, October 22-24, 2009.
  • Fatone, S (2009). "Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia." ISPO Canada Symposium "Prosthetics and Orthotics Care for People with Diabetes" Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 22-24, 2009.
  • Hansen, A.H. (2009). "Roll-over Shape as a Tool for Design, Alignment, and Evaluation of Ankle-Foot Prostheses and Orthoses." Invited Keynote Speaker, the 4th International State-of-the-Art Congress "Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise, and Sports," Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 7-9.
  • Johnson W.B., Fatone S. and Gard S.A. (2009). "Dynamic Analyses of the Gait of RGO Users." The 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Atlanta, GA, March 4-7 (Finalist, Howard R. Thranhardt Lecture Award).
  • Koehler, S. (2009). "An Investigation of Shock-Absorbing Components in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Fall Session, Hickory Hills, IL, November 7.
  • McNealy, L. (2009). "The Influence of Sagittal Plane Prosthetic Ankle Motion in Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Fall Session, Hickory Hills, IL, November 7.
  • Ruhe, B.L. and Gard, S.A. (2009). "Effect of Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Alignment on Balance Efficiency while Standing on Sloped Surfaces in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations." The 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Atlanta, GA, March 4-7.
  • Waldera, K. (2009). "Improving Prosthetic Options for Farmers and Ranchers: NU RERC Collaboration with the National AgrAbility Project." Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2009 Annual Summer Session, Lake Geneva, WI, June 12-13, 2009.
  • Waldera, K.E., and Heckathorne, C.W. (2009). "Assessing and Responding to the Prosthetic Needs of Farmers and Ranchers." Presented at the AgrAbility National Training Workshop, Grand Rapids, MI, October 5-8.
  • Wang C.C. and Hansen A. H. (2009). "Changes in Ankle Kinematics to Preserve an Invariant Roll-over Shape." Annual Meeting for the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), August 26-29, State College, Pennsylvania.
  • Wang C.C. and Hansen A.H. (2009). "Effective Rocker Shapes for Walking, Swaying, and Standing." Annual Meeting for the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), August 26-29, State College, Pennsylvania.

Other Publications

 2008

Papers

  • Burger, H, Franchignoni, F, Heinemann, AW, Kotnik, S, Giordano, A. (2008). Validation of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey upper extremity functional status module in people with unilateral upper limb amputation. J. Rehabilation Medicine, 40(5):393-9.
  • Del Bianco, J and Fatone, S (2008). "Comparison of Silicone and Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthoses in a Subject with Charcot-Marie-Tooth." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 20(4):155-162.
  • Dillon, M., Hansen, A. and Fatone, S. (2008). Influence of marker models on ankle kinematics in persons with partial foot amputation: an investigation using a mechanical model. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 45(4).
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S. and Malas, B. (in press). Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis Alignment and Foot-Plate Length on Knee Kinematics and Kinetics in People with Hemiplegia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Hansen, A.H. (2008). "Effects of Alignment on the Roll-over Shapes of Prosthetic Feet." Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 390-402, 2008.
  • McNealy, LL, Gard, SA. (2008). Effect of prosthetic ankle units on the gait of persons with bilateral trans-femoral amputations. Prosthetics Orthotics Int. 32(1):111-26.
  • Miff, SC, Hansen, AH, Childress, DS, Gard, SA, Meier, MR. (2008). Roll-over shapes of the able-bodied knee-ankle-foot system during gait initiation, steady-state walking, and gait termination. Gait Posture. 27(2):316-22.
  • Saha, D, Gard, S, Fatone, S. (2008). The effect of trunk flexion on able-bodied gait. Gait Posture. May;27(4):653-660. Epub 2007 Oct 24.
  • Su, P., Gard, S.A., Lipschutz, R.D., and Kuiken, T.A. (2008). "Differences in Gait Characteristics Between Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations, Due to Peripheral Vascular Disease and Trauma, and Able-bodied Ambulators." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(7), 1386-1394, 2008.

Presentations

  • Del Bianco, J. and Fatone, S. (2008). A Functional Comparison Between Silicone Ankle-Foot Orthoses (SAFOs) and Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthoses (PLS-AFOs) Using Gait Analysis in a Subject with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Dillon, M, Hansen, A and Fatone, S (2008). "Influence of Marker Models on Measured Dorsiflexion in Partial Foot Amputee Gait." 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Australian National Member Society, Glenelg, Australia, November 20-22, 2008.
  • Fatone, S. (2008). A Review of Functional Analyses of Van Nes Rotationplasty in the Treatment of PFFD and Osteosarcoma. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone, S. (2008). Application of marker-based motion analysis systems to prosthetics and orthotics. Invited Speaker in: "Discovering Prosthetics and Orthotics through Instrumented Gait Assessment (AAOP Gait Society presentation)." Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone, S. (2008). Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation: A Systematic Literature Review. Invited Speaker in "Evidence Reports: Findings from the SSC on Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation (Instructional Course)." Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Fatone, S. and Hansen, A. (2008). A Review of Principles and Clinical Implications of Roll-over Shape. Invited Speaker, Current Clinical Concepts in Orthotic & Prosthetic Rehabilitation, sponsored by the VHA O&P Education Committee as an extension of the O&P Strategic Planning, VA Prosthetic and Clinical Logistics (Central Office), February 6-8, Long Beach, CA.
  • Fatone, S. (2008). Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. Invited Speaker, Current Clinical Concepts in Orthotic & Prosthetic Rehabilitation, sponsored by the VHA O&P Education Committee as an extension of the O&P Strategic Planning, VA Prosthetic and Clinical Logistics (Central Office), February 6-8, Long Beach, CA.
  • Gard, S.A. (2008). Does Quantitative Gait Analysis Provide Useful Information for Prosthetics Research and Development? Invited presentation, the 17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (ESMAC), held in Antalya, Turkey, September 8-13, 2008.
  • Hansen, A., Dillon, M. and Fatone, S. (2008). Source of Increased Dorsiflexion During Gait of Persons with Partial Foot Amputations when Shod or in 'Below-Ankle' Devices. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Hansen AH, Gard SA, Childress DS, Ruhe B, and Williams R (2008). "Conceptual Design of an Ankle-Foot Prosthesis that Automatically Adapts to Ramped Walking Surfaces on the First Step." Presented at the Midwest Chapter Meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Joliet, Illinois, June 27-28. 2008.
  • Hansen, A, Gard, S, Childress, D, Ruhe, B and Williams, R (2008). "Conceptual Design of an Ankle-Foot Prosthesis that Automatically Adapts to Ramped Walking Surfaces on the First Step." Midwest Chapter Meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Joliet, IL, June 27-28, 2008.
  • Jackson, L.M., and Stine, R.L. (2008). "A Comparison of Balance Parameters between an AMTI Forceplate and a Pliance Mat." Workshop presentation at the 11th Emed Scientific Meeting (ESM), held in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, July 28-31, 2008.
  • Johnson, W. B. (2008). "Dynamic Analysis of RGO Users." Presented at the Midwest Chapter Meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Joliet, Illinois, June 27-28. 2008.
  • Klodd, E, Hansen, A and Edwards, M (2008). "Effects of Prosthetic Foot Roll-over Shape Radius on Gait of Lower Limb Prosthesis Users." Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society, Saint Louis, MO, October 1-4, 2008.
  • O'Hare, L, Meier, M, Hansen, A and Tucker, K (2008). "Finite element analysis of the Shape&Roll prosthetic foot." UK-ISPO Annual Scientific Meeting, Chester, UK, October 31-November 1, 2008.
  • Sessoms, P., Fatone, S. and Hansen, A. (2008). Case Study: Gait Analyses of Persons with Partial Foot Amputation Walking Barefoot and With Dorsiflexion Stop Ankle Foot Orthoses. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, February 27 - March 1, Orlando, FL.
  • Stine, R., Hansen A.H. , Tucker, K., Boutwell, E., and Gard, S. (2008). "A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gel Liner Thickness on In-Socket Residual Limb Pressures in Trans-tibial Prosthesis Users." Poster presented at the 11th Emed Scientific Meeting (ESM), held in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, July 28-31, 2008.
  • Uellendahl, J.E. and Heckathorne, C.W. (2008). "Nineteen Year Follow-up of a Bilateral Shoulder Disarticulation (BSD) Amputee." Presented at the MEC '08 MyoElectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Symposium, held at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada, August 13-15, 2008. Proceedings of MEC '08 MyoElectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Symposium, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, pp. 115-118.

Other Publications

  • Fatone, S and Campbell, J (2008). "Evidence Note No. 1: The Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses in the Management of Stroke." American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Alexandria, VA.
  • Fatone, S. (2008). Ch. 31. Orthotic Management in Stroke. In: Stein, J., Harvey, R.L., Macko, R.F., Winstein, C.J. and Zorowitz, R.D. (eds.) Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation. Demos Publishing. p. 515-530.

 2007

Papers

  • Dillon, M., Fatone, S., and Hodge, MC. (2007). Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 19:(8 Proceedings):P2-P61.
  • Farrell, T., Weir, R., Childress, D. (2007). The Optimal Controller Delay for Myoelectric Prostheses. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 15(1): 111-118.
  • Fatone, S. and Hansen, A.H. (2007). Effect of an Ankle Foot Orthosis on Roll-over Shape in Adults with Hemiplegia. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, Vol. 44, No. 1, 11-20.
  • Fatone, S. and Hansen, A.H. (2007). Effect of Ankle Joint Misalignment on Calf Band Movement in Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Prosthetics Orthotics International, 31(1):76-87.
  • Hansen, A (2007). "A Biomechanist's Perspective on Partial Foot Prostheses." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 19(8 Proceedings):P80-P84.
  • Meier, M-R (2007). "Change in Editorialship." Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 31(4):325-326.
  • Miff, S., Hansen, A., Childress, D., Gard, S., Meier, M. (in press). Roll-over Shapes of the Able-Bodied Knee-Ankle-Foot System during Gait Initiation, Steady-State Walking, and Gait Termination. Gait and Posture.
  • Onishi, K, Weir, R and Kuiken, T (2007). "Neural machine interfaces for controlling multifunctional powered upper-limb prostheses." Expert Review of Medical Devices, 4(1):43-53.
  • Saha, D., Gard, S., and Fatone, S. (2007). The Effect of Trunk Posture on Static Standing. Spine, 32(15):1605-1611.
  • Sensinger, J and Weir, R (2006). "Improved torque fidelity in harmonic drive sensors through the union of two existing strategies." IEEE-ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 11(4):457-461.
  • Su, P, Gard, S, Lipschutz, R and Kuiken, T (2007). "Gait characteristics of persons with bilateral transtibial amputations." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 44(4):491-501.
  • Zissimopoulos, A., Fatone, S., and Gard, S. (2007). The Biomechanical and Energetic Effects of a Stance-Control Orthotic Knee Joint. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 44(4):503-514.

Presentations

  • Del Bianco, J. and Fatone, S. (2007). Silicone AFO Research. Invited Presentation, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists North Carolina and South Carolina Chapter Meeting, November 2, Charlotte, NC.
  • Dillon, M., Fatone, S., Hodge, M. (2007). Literature Review and Ranking. Invited Participant, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists State of the Science Conference 8: Biomechanics of Partial Foot Ambulation. March 3-4, Rosemont, IL.
  • Dillon, M, Fatone, S and Hodge, M (2007). "Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation: Systematic Review." 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jul 29-Aug 30, 2007.
  • Fatone, S. and Hansen, A. (2007). Effect of an Ankle Foot Orthosis on Roll-over Shape in Adults with Hemiplegia following Stroke. Invited Speaker, 16th Annual Visiting Professor Symposium, Motion Analysis Center, Children's Memorial Hospital, November 9, Chicago, IL.
  • Fatone, S. (2007). Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis Alignment and Foot-Plate Length on the Gait of Adults with Hemiplegia. Invited Speaker, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Midwest Chapter Fall Meeting, November 3, Hickory Hills, IL.
  • Fatone, S. (2007). Biomechanics of Ambulation after Partial Foot Amputation: Systematic Review. Invited presentation in Dillon M., Fatone S., Soderberg B. "Symposium―Management of the Partial Foot Amputee," the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Fatone S. (2007). Review of Functional Analyses of Van Nes Rotationplasty for PFFD and Osteosarcoma. Invited presentation in Murray K., Krajbich I., Fatone S., Lawlor R. "Advanced Instructional Course―Van Nes Rotationplasty in the treatment of PFFD and osteosarcoma of the distal femur," the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S.A., and Malas, B.S. (2007). Effect of AFO Alignment on Plantar Pressures During Walking in Adults with Hemiplegia. Oral Presentation, the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Fatone, S. (2007). Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) Rating System. Invited Speaker, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Symposium on Assessment of Literature Quality, January 19-20, Seattle, WA.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S. and Malas, B. (2007). Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) foot plate length on plantar pressures in adults with hemiplegia. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 21-24, San Francisco, California.
  • Fatone, S (2007). "Functional Evaluation of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Adults with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia." Invited Speaker, Bio-Interest Group (BIG) seminar series, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, October 15, 2007.
  • Gard, S (2007). "An Overview of Research: The Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory & Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program." Invited speaker for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Midwest Chapter Spring Meeting, Lisle, IL, May 31-June 2, 2007.
  • Hansen AH, Gard SA, Childress DS, Ruhe B, Williams R (2007). Automatically-Adapting Ankle-Foot Prosthesis Concept. 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, July 29-August 3, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Hansen AH, Steer SA, Childress DS (2007). Lever Compression Molding of Shape&Roll Prosthetic Feet. 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, July 29-August 3, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Hansen AH, Meier MR, Childress DS (2007). Roll-over Shape Radii of Able-bodied Children. 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, July 29-August 3, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Hansen AH, Meier MR, Steer SA, Sam M, Dossud S, Wu Y, Childress DS (2007). Low-Cost Polyurethane Rubber Prosthetic Foot Cover. 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, July 29-August 3, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Hansen, A (2007). "A biomechanist's perspective on partial foot prostheses." State of the Science Conference on Biomechanics of Partial Foot Amputation, Chicago, IL, March 3-4, 2007.
  • Johnson, B., Fatone, S., Gard, S. (2007). Preliminary Results for a Dynamic Analysis of RGO Users. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, April 11-14, Springfield, MA.
  • Koehler, S.R., Gard, S.A., and Meier, M.R. (2007). Limb-Compliance and Shock-Absorbing Pylons in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations. Oral Presentation, the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Meier, M.R., Steer, S.A., Hansen, A.H., Sam, M., and Childress, D.S. (2007). Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot: Instruction Manuals. Poster Presentation, the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Saha, D, Gard, S and Fatone, S (2006). "Vertical Ground Reaction Force During Trunk-flexed Gait." American Society of Biomechanics, Blacksburg VA, September 6-9, 2006.
  • Saha, D, Gard, S, Fatone, S and Ondra, S (2006). "The Effect of Trunk Posture on Global Balance." 56th Annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Chicago, IL, October 7-12, 2006.
  • Sessoms P.H., Hansen A.H., Meier M.R., Gard S.A. (2007). Effects of Prosthetic Foot Roll-over Shape Arc Length on Gait of People with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations. Poster Presentation, the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.
  • Sessoms, P, Hansen, A, Meier, M, Gard, S and Childress, D (2006). "Effective foot length ratios for sound and prosthetic ankle foot systems of unilateral trans-tibial prosthesis users." Dynamic Walking 2006 - Mechanics and Control of Human and Robot Locomotion, Ann Arbor, MI May 6-8, 2006.
  • Sorci, E., Fatone, S., Hansen, A. and Gard, S. (2007). Pilot Study Evaluating Ankle Foot Orthoses using Roll-over Shapes. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 21-24, San Francisco, California. (Resident Poster).
  • Zissimopoulos, A., Fatone, S. and Gard, S. (2007). The Biomechanical and Energetic Effects of a Stance-Control Orthotic Knee Joint. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 21-24, San Francisco, California.

Other Publications

 2006

Papers

  • Fatone, S. (2006). A Review of the Literature Pertaining to KAFOs and HKAFOs for Ambulation. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists State of the Science Conference 7: Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Ambulation, February 11-12, 2006, Chicago, IL. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 18(3S):137-168.
  • Hansen, A., Meier, M., Sessoms, P., Childress, D. (2006). The Effects of Prosthetic Foot Roll-over Shape Arc Length on the Gait of Trans-tibial Prosthesis Users. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 30, No. 3, 286-299.
  • Konz R., Fatone S, Gard S. (2006). The Effect of Restricted Spinal Motion on Gait in Able-bodied Persons. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 43(2):161-170.
  • Konz R., Fatone S., Stine R., Ganju A., Gard S. and Ondra S. (2006). A Kinematic Model to Assess Spinal Motion During Walking. Spine, 31(24):E898-E906.
  • Moosabhoy, M and Gard, S (2006). "Methodology for determining the sensitivity of swing leg toe clearance and leg length to swing leg joint angles during gait." Gait and Posture, 24(4):493-501.

Presentations

  • Childress, D. and Hansen, A. (2006). Shape: The Portal of Entry to Function. Second International Scientific Meeting on Pros-TH-otics, March 24, Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Fatone S. (2006). Orthotics Research: where we are now and where we're headed. Invited Speaker, Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, October 14, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Fatone, S., and Hansen, A. (2006). A Geometric Model to Predict the Effect of Ankle Joint Misalignment on Calf Band Movement in an Ankle Foot Orthosis. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 1-4, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Fatone, S., and Hansen, A. (2006). Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis on Roll-over Shape in People with Hemiplegia. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 1-4, Chicago, Illinois. (Recipient, Howard R. Thranhardt Lecture Award).
  • Fatone, S., and Gard, SA. (2006). Biomechanics of Lower Limb Function and Gait. Invited Speaker, AAOP Certificate Course on "Orthotic Management of the CVA/Stroke Patient." American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Annual Meeting, March 1-4, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, SA., and Heckathorne, C. (2006). Research in P&O: Are We Addressing Clinically Relevant Problems. Special Event, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Annual Meeting, March 1-4, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Fatone, S. (2006). Online Survey and Forum: Summary of Results. Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in Prosthetics and Orthotics, State of the Science Meeting in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research, February 28, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Fatone, S. (2006). Lower Limb Orthotics: Literature Review. Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in Prosthetics and Orthotics, State of the Science Meeting in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research, February 28, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Fatone, S. (2006). Literature Review and Ranking. Invited Participant, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists State of the Science Conference 7: KAFOs for Ambulation. February 11-12, Chicago Hilton, O'Hare, Illinois.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Gard, S. (2006). Suggested Invariance of the Human Knee-Ankle-Foot Roll-over Shape for Level Ground Walking. Dynamic Walking 2006 - Mechanics and Control of Human and Robot Locomotion. Presented by Gard. May 6-8, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Hansen, A, Gard, S, Childress, C, Ruhe, B and Williams, R (2006). "Prosthetic Ankle Joint with Automatic Adaptation to Surface Inclination." Smart Prosthetics - Exploring Assistive Devices for the Body and Mind, National Academies Keck Futures Initiative, Irvine, CA, November 9-11, 2006.
  • Johnson, W, Fatone, S and Gard, S (2006). "Preliminary Findings for a Pilot Study on the Mechanics of RGO Gait." 15th Annual Visiting Professor Symposium, Motion Analysis Center, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, November 10, 2006.
  • Johnson, W.B. and Fatone, S. (2006). Dynamic Analysis of an ARGO User. The Academy Today. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Virginia, IL, USA.
  • Johnson, W and Gard, S (2006). "Preliminary Findings from Quantitative Gait Analyses of RGO Users." BMES Annual Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 11-14, 2006.
  • Kuiken, T. A., J. W. Sensinger, et al. (2006). Phantom Limb Sensory Feedback through nerve transfer surgery. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Symposium, Chicago.
  • Meier, MR, Hansen, AH, Gard, SA, Childress, DS (2006). Obstacle Course Performance: Comparison of the C-Leg to Two Conventional Knees. 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Meier, MR, Hansen, AH, Gard, SA (2006). Does mental loading change the energy expenditure during level walking? A comparison between C-leg, SNS and 3R60. Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, March 1-4, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Saha D., Gard S., Fatone S. and Ondra S. (2006). The Effect of Trunk Posture on Global Balance. 56th Annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons, October 7-12, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Saha D., Gard S. and Fatone S. (2006). Vertical Ground Reaction Force During Trunk-flexed Gait. American Society of Biomechanics, September 6-9, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). Improved Torque Fidelity in Harmonic Drive Sensors through the Union of Two Existing Strategies. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). Impedance Control Using a Compact Series Elastic Actuator. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, Beijing, China.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). Improvements to Series Elastic Actuators. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, Beijing, China. Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). Non-backdrivable Impedance Control. Robotics: Science and Systems; Robotic Systems for Rehabilitation, Exoskeleton, and Prosthetics Workshop, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). Biomimetic Control of Traditional Prostheses. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Symposium, Chicago.
  • Sensinger, J. W., B. A. Lock, et al. (2006). Physiological differences in targeted hyper-reinervation subject's force perception. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2006). User-modulated Impedance Control. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Zissimopoulos, A, Fatone, S and Gard, S (2005). "Functional Benefits of Stance-Control Orthotic Knee Joints: Preliminary Data." Children's Memorial Hospital Visiting Professor Symposium, Chicago, IL, November 4, 2005.
  • Other Publications
  • Fatone S. (2006). "Orthotics." Wiley Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Edited by M. Akay. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Gard, S.A. (2006). "Prosthetic Devices/Methods." Wiley Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Edited by M. Akay. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Johnson, W and Fatone, S (2006). "Case Study: Dynamic Analysis of an ARGO User." The Academy Today, 2(3).
  • Meier MR, Steer SA, Hansen AH, Sam M, Childress DS (2006). Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot Manual 1-Fabrication of a Lever Compression Mold. SpectraGraphics Printing Inc., La Crosse, WI, ISBN: 0-9785898-0-7.
  • Meier MR, Steer SA, Hansen AH, Sam M, Childress DS (2006). Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot Manual 2-Fabrication of the Core. SpectraGraphics Printing Inc., La Crosse, WI, ISBN: 0-9785898-1-5.

 2005

Papers

  • Ajiboye, A and Weir, R (2005). "A heuristic fuzzy logic approach to EMG pattern recognition for multifunctional prosthesis control." IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 13(3):280-291.
  • Farrell, T., Weir, R., Heckathorne, C., Childress, D. (2005). The Effects of Static Friction and Backlash on Extended Physiological Proprioception Control of a Powered Prosthesis. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 42(3), 327-341.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2005). Effects of Adding Weight to the Torso on Roll-over Characteristics of Walking. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 42, No. 3, 381-390.
  • Hansen, A (2005). "Scientific Methods to Determine Functional Performance of Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Systems." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 17(4 Supplement):S23-S29.
  • Miff, S.C., Childress, D.S., Gard, S.A., Meier, M.R. and Hansen, A.H. (2005). Temporal Symmetries During Gait Initiation and Termination in Non-Disabled Ambulators and in People with Unilateral Transtibial Limb Loss. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 42(2), 175-182.

Presentations

  • Ajiboye, A and Weir, R (2005). "Fuzzy c-means clustering analysis of the EMG patterns of six major hand grasps." IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Chicago, IL, Jun 28-Jul 1, 2005.
  • Bertos, G, Childress, D and Gard, S (2005). "The vertical mechanical impedance of the locomotor system during human walking with applications in rehabilitation." IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Chicago, IL, Jun 28-Jul 1, 2005.
  • Fatone, S., Hansen, A.H., Gard, S.A. and Malas, B.S. (2005). Effects on Gait of Ankle Alignment and Foot-Plate Length in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Fatone, S and Gard, S (2005). "Biomechanics of Lower Limb Function and Gait." Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Orlando, FL, 16-19 March, 2005.
  • Fatone, S, Hansen, A, Gard, S and Malas, B (2005). "Effects on Gait of Ankle Alignment and Foot-Plate Length in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Orlando, FL, March 16-19, 2005.
  • Gard, S (2005). "Use of quantitative gait analysis for the evaluation of prosthetic walking performance." 6th State of the Science Conference on Lower Limb Prosthetic Outcomes, Chicago, IL.
  • Koehler, S., Gard, S.A. and Meier, M.R. (2005). The Effect of Shock-Absorbing Prosthetic Components on Ground Reaction Force Profiles in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations. The 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Portland, OR, April 6-9.
  • Koehler, S., Gard, S.A. and Meier, M.R. (2005). An Investigation of Shock-Absorbing Components in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputations. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Konz, R.J., Fatone, S. and Gard, S.A. (2005). The Effect of a Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis on Gait. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Konz, R, Fatone, S, Gard, S, Ganju, A and Ondra, S (2005). "The Effects of Spinal Restriction on Walking: II. Lower Limb Data." 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Banff, Canada, July 7-9, 2005.
  • Konz, R, Ganju, A, Fatone, S, Ondra, S and Gard, S (2005). "The Effects of Spinal Restriction on Walking: I. Regional Spinal Kinematics." 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Banff, Canada, July 7-9, 2005.
  • Konz, R, Ganju, A, Fatone, S, Ondra, S and Gard, S (2005). "Non-invasive Measurement of Static and Dynamic Alignment." Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Boston, MA October 8-13, 2005.
  • Konz, R, Fatone, S, Gard, S, Ganju, A and Ondra, S (2005). "The Effects of Spinal Restriction on Walking: II. Lower Limb Data." Scoliosis Research Society 40th Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, October 27-30, 2005.
  • Kuiken, T. A., J. W. Sensinger, et al. (2005). Phantom Limb Sensory Feedback through nerve transfer surgery. Myoelectric Controls Symposium, New Brunswick.
  • McNealy, L., Gard, S., Lipschutz, R. and Kuiken, T. (2005). Quantitative Evaluation to Determine the Effect of Increased Ankle Motion in Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Meier, M.R., Hansen, A.H. and Gard, S.A. (2005). Performance on an Obstacle Course: Otto Bock C-Leg vs. Otto Bock 3R60 vs. Catech SNS. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Meier, M, Hansen, A, Gard, S and Childress, D (2005). "Obstacle Course Performance: Comparison of the C-Leg to Two Conventional Knees." 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, OH, 2005.
  • Miller, L, Lipschutz, R, Weir, R, Stubblefield, K, Heckathorne, C and Kuiken, T (2005). "Shoulder Disarticulation Fitting with 6 Independently Controlled Motors after Targeted Hyper-reinnervation Nerve Transfer Surgery." Myoelectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Conference, Fredericton, Canada, 2005.
  • Ruhe, B.L. and Gard, S.A. (2005). Gait Characteristics of Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2005). Non-Backdrivable Series Elastic Actuator For Use In A Prosthetic Elbow. Myoelectric Controls Symposium, New Brunswick.
  • Sensinger, J. W. and R. F. f. Weir (2005). Design and Analysis of Non-backdrivable Series Elastic Actuators. IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Chicago.
  • Sessoms, P.H., Hansen, A.H., Meier, M.M., Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S. (2005). Effective Foot Length Ratios for Sound and Prosthetic Ankle Foot Systems of Unilateral Transtibial Prosthesis Users. The 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Portland, OR, April 6-9.
  • Stubblefield, K, Miller, L, Lipschutz, R, Phillips, M, Heckathorne, C and Kuiken, T (2005). "Occupational Therapy Outcomes with Targeted Hyper-reinnervation Nerve Transfer Surgery: Two Case Studies." Myoelectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Conference, New Brunswick, Canada, 2005.
  • Su, P.F., Gard, S., Lipschutz, R. and Kuiken, T. (2005). Investigation to Determine the Effect of Increased Ankle Motion in Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations. The 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Orlando, FL, March 16-19.
  • Su, P.F., Gard, S., Lipschutz, R. and Kuiken, T. (2005). The Effect of Prosthetic Ankle Motion on the Gait of Persons with Bilateral Transtibial Amputations. The 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Portland, OR, April 6-9.
  • Weir, R, Troyk, P, DeMichele, G and Kerns, D (2005). "Technical details of the implantable myoelectric sensor (IMES) system for multifunctional prosthesis control." 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Shanghai, China, 2005.
  • Weir, R and Grahn, E (2005). "Powered Humeral Rotator for Persons with Shoulder Disarticulation Amputations." Myoelectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Conference, New Brunswick, Canada, 2005.

Other Publications

  • Gard, SA and Fatone, S (2005). "Biomechanics of Lower Limb Function and Gait." In: J. D. Martina and J. H. B. Geertzen, Orthotic Management and Related Therapies After Stroke. Groningen, The Netherlands: International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.

 2004

Papers

  • Gard, S.A., Miff, S.C. and Kuo, A.D. (2004). Comparison of Kinematic and Kinetic Methods for Computing the Vertical Motion of the Body Center of Mass During Walking. Human Movement Science, 22(6), 597-610.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., Miff, S.C., Gard, S.A. and Mesplay, K.P. (2004). The Human Ankle During Walking: Implications for Design of Biomimetic Ankle Prostheses and Orthoses. Journal of Biomechanics, 37(10), 1467-1474.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Knox, E. (2004) Roll-over Shapes of Human Locomotor Systems: Effects of Walking Speed. Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 19, No. 4, 407-414.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Miff, S. (2004) Roll-over Characteristics of Human Walking on Inclined Surfaces. Human Movement Science, Vol. 23, No. 6, 807-821.
  • Hansen, A., Sam, M., Childress, D. (2004) The Effective Foot Length Ratio (EFLR) A Potential Tool for Characterization and Evaluation of Prosthetic Feet. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vol. 16, No. 2, 41-45.
  • Hansen, A. & Childress, D. (2004) Effects of Shoe Heel Height on Biologic Roll-over Characteristics During Walking. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 41, No. 4, 547-554.
  • Meier, M., Sam, M., Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2004) The Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot (Part II): Field Testing in El Salvador. Medicine Conflict and Survival, Vol. 20, No. 4, 307-325.
  • Sam, M., Childress, D., Hansen, A., Meier, M., Lambla, S., Grahn, E., Rolock, J. (2004) The Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot (Part I): Design and Development of Appropriate Technology for Low-Income Countries. Medicine Conflict and Survival, Vol. 20, No. 4, 294-306.
  • Sam, M., Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2004) Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Used in Low-Income Countries. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 28, 132-140.

Presentations

  • Childress, D., Sam, M., Hansen, A., Meier, M., Steer, S., Lambla, S., Grahn, E., Rolock, J., Knox, E. (2004). The Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot. Invited speaker at the Second Regional Conference Meeting of Experts: Reaching People's Needs by Building Partnerships in Disability, Technology and Integrated Rehabilitation, Mexico City, Mexico, October 13-15.
  • Childress, D., Sam, M., Hansen, A., Meier, M., Lambla, S., Grahn, E., Rolock, J., Knox, E. (2004). The Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, presented by Childress in Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Childress, D and Hansen, A (2004). "Design, Evaluation and Alignment of Prosthetic Feet Using the Roll-over Shape." World Congress Orthopadie + Rehatechnik International, Leipzig, Germany, May 19-22, 2004.
  • Fatone, S, Hansen, A, Gard, S and Malas, B (2004). "An Investigation of Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Midwest Chapter Spring Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, June 3-5, 2004.
  • Fatone, S., Hansen, A.H., Gard, S.A. and Malas, B.S. (2004). The Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis Alignment on the Knee During Gait in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia. The 11th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S. and Malas, B.S. (2004). An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). 9th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Lexington, KY, April 21-24.
  • Fatone S., Hansen, AH, Gard SA and Malas BS. (2004). An Investigation of Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). Invited Speaker, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Midwest Chapter Spring Meeting, June 3-5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Fatone, S, Gard, S, Childress, D, Hansen, A and Malas, B (2004). "An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." Annual Meeting of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, Orlando, FL, 19-20 June, 2004.
  • Fatone, S (2004). "The La Trobe University P&O Doctoral Program." Advanced Degrees Conference, Prosthetic Research Study and American Academy for Prosthetists and Orthotists, Chicago, IL, 15-16 July, 2004.
  • Fatone, S (2004). "Overview of Prosthetics and Orthotics Research at Northwestern University." Fall Scientific Meeting of American Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, 23 October, 2004.
  • Fatone, S (2004). "Effects on Gait of Ankle Alignment and Foot-Plate Length in Ankle Foot Orthoses." Fall Scientific Meeting of American Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, 23 October, 2004.
  • Fatone, S (2004). "Application of Instrumented Gait Analysis to Prosthetics and Orthotics." Fall Scientific Meeting of American Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, 23 October, 2004.
  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2004). The Effect of a Shock-Absorbing Pylon on the Gait of Persons with Transtibial Amputation. The 11th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Gard, S.A. (2004). Methods for the Assessment of Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices. Invited speaker for the workshop "Prosthetics and Orthotics: Innovative Design Strategies and Clinical Solutions" held in conjunction with the XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK), Boston, MA, June 18-21.
  • Gard, S.A. (2004). The Northwestern Experience: Making Ph.D.'s Clinically Savvy. Invited speaker for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Meeting on Advanced Education for Prosthetists & Orthotists, Seattle, WA, March 18-19.
  • Hansen, A., Meier, M., Sam, M., Childress, D. (2004). A Step Ahead: Prosthetic alignment is made easier with a new computer system that has far-reaching implications. ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, February, 37-40.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Knox, E. (2004). Biomimetic Design of Prosthetic Foot and Ankle-Foot Systems Using Roll-over Shape. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Hansen, A., Meier, M., Lambla, S., Sessoms, P., Childress, D. (2004). Effects of Prosthetic Foot Roll-over Shape Arc Length on Gait of Trans-tibial Prosthesis Users. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Hong Kong, China, August 1-6. [This paper won a World Congress Best Paper Prize.]
  • Heckathorne, C and Hungspreugs, P (2004). "Modeling Human-Prosthesis Systems in Upper-limb Prosthetics." 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, 1-6 August, 2004.
  • Koehler, S.R., Gard, S.A. and Meier, M.R. (2004). An Investigation of Shock Absorbing Components in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputations. The 11th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Koehler, S.R., Gard, S.A., Meier, M.R., Cassar, M. and Lipschutz, R. (2004). Stance-Phase Knee Flexion in Persons with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputations Walking on an Otto Bock 3R60 EBS Knee: A Preliminary Report. 9th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Lexington, KY, April 21-24.
  • Konz, R., Fatone, S. and Gard, S. (2004). The Effect of Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses on Gait. 9th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Lexington, KY, April 21-24.
  • Konz, R.J., Fatone, S. and Gard, S.A. (2004). The Effect of a Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis on Gait. The 11th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Konz R, Ganju A, Fatone S, Gard S, Ondra S. (2004). Non-invasive Measurement of Static and Dynamic Alignment: Preliminary Data. Scoliosis Research Society, 39th Annual Meeting, September 6-9, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Konz R, Ganju A, Fatone S, Gard S, Ondra S. (2004). Non-invasive Measurement of Static and Dynamic Alignment: Preliminary Data. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, July 1-3, Southampton, Bermuda.
  • Meier, M., Sam, M., Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2004). The Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot: Field Testing in El Salvador. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, presented by Meier in Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Miff, S., Childress, D., Hansen, A., Gard, S. and Meier, M. (2004). The Behavior of the Knee-Ankle-Foot System During Gait Initiation, Steady-State Walking and Gait Termination. 9th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Lexington, KY, April 21-24.
  • Miff, S., Childress, D., Hansen, A., Gard, S. and Meier, M. (2004). Temporal-spatial Symmetries During Gait Initiation and Termination. 9th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Lexington, KY, April 21-24.
  • Miller, L, Lipschutz, R, Kuiken, T, Stubblefield, K and Heckathorne, C (2004). "Externally-powered Shoulder Disarticulation Fitting Following Targeted Muscle Reinnervation." 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, 1-6 August, 2004.
  • Ruberte, L and Heckathorne, C (2004). "Design of a Cable-actuated Humeral Rotator Lock for Above-Elbow Prostheses." 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, 1-6 August, 2004.
  • Ruhe, B.L., Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S. (2004). Walking Characteristics of Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations. The 11th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6.
  • Sam, M., Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2004). A Method for Determining a Best-Fit Single Radius Lower Limb Rocker in Normal Walking. 9th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Lexington, KY, April 21-24.

Other Publications

  • Gard, S and Fatone, S (2004). "Biomechanics of lower limb function and gait." In: E. Condie, J. Campbell and J. Martina, Report of a Consensus Conference on the Orthotic Management of Stroke Patients. Copenhagen, Denmark: International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • Hansen, A, Meier, M, Sam, M and Childress, D (2004). "A Step Ahead: Prosthetic alignment is made easier with a new computer system that has far-reaching implications." ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, 37-40.
  • Uellendahl, J and Heckathorne, C (2004). "Creative Prosthetic Solutions for Bilateral Upper Extremity Amputation." In: R. Meier, III and D. Atkins, Functional Restoration of the Person with Upper Extremity Amputation. New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing, Inc.

 2003

Papers

  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2003). The Effect of a Shock Absorbing Pylon on the Gait of Persons with Unilateral Trans-Tibial Amputation. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 40(2), 109-124.
  • Hansen, A.H., Meier, M.R., Sam, M., Childress, D.S., Edwards, M.L. (2003) Alignment of Trans-tibial Prostheses Based on Roll-over Shape. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 27, No. 2, 89-99.
  • Wu, Y, Casanova, H, Smith, WK, Edwards, M and Childress, DS (2003). "CIR sand casting system for trans-tibial socket." Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 27(2):146-52.

Presentations

  • Ajiboye, A. B., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., (2003). EMG Pattern Recognition Using Fuzzy Logic For The Control of Multifunctional Myoelectric Trans-Radial Prostheses. Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME-00520-2003).
  • Bertos, G.A., Childress, D.S., and Gard, S.A. (2003). Mechanical Impedance Identification of the Human Locomotor System During Able-Bodied Walking. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Toledo, OH, USA, September 25-27.
  • Bertos, G, Childress, D and Gard, S (2003). "A steady state sinusoidal analysis method to identify the mechanical impedance of the human locomotor system during able-bodied walking." 26th International Conference of Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology of North America (RESNA), Atlanta, GA, June 19-23, 2003.
  • Childress, D.S., Miff, S.C. and Gard, S.A. (2003). When Some Gait Determinants Fail, Some Equations Can Eventuate. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Toledo, OH, USA, September 25-27.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S. and Malas, B. (2003). An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tucson, AZ, October 23-26.
  • Fatone, S, Gard, S, Childress, D and Malas, B (2003). "An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." Children's Memorial Hospital Visiting Professor Symposium, Chicago, IL, 7 November, 2003.
  • Gard, S.A. and Fatone, S. (2003). Biomechanics of Lower Limb Function and Gait. Invited speaker for the ISPO Consensus Conference on "Orthotic Management of Stroke Patients", Ellecom, The Netherlands, September 21-26.
  • Gard, S.A. and Fatone, S. (2003). Biomechanics of Lower Limb Function and Gait. Report of a Consensus Conference on the Orthotic Management of Stroke Patients, ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics), Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Gard, S.A. (2003). Overview of Lower Limb Prosthetics Research. Invited speaker for the WRAMC and the VA Orthopedic & Prosthetic Workshop, Arlington, VA, Nov. 17-18.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., Miff, S. and Gard, S.A. (2003). Quasi-stiffness of the Ankle During Walking At Different Speeds -Implications for Design of Prostheses and Orthoses. Pediatric and Adult Foot and Ankle Workshop: New Horizons in Clinical Treatment and Innovative Technology, Bethesda, MD, November 15.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Miff, S. (2003) Roll-over Characteristics of Human Walking on Ramped Surfaces. 8th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, presented in Wilmington, DE, May 7-10.
  • Hansen, A., Sam, M., Meier, M., Childress, D. (2003) Computerized System for the Alignment of Different Kinds of Prosthetic Feet Using Roll-over Shape Principles. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, San Diego, California, March 21.
  • Konz, R., Stine, R., Fatone, S., Gard, S., Childress, D., Ganju, A. and Ondra S. (2003). An Advanced Biomechanical Model to Assess How Spinal Motion Contributes to Gait: Preliminary Data. 8th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Wilmington, DE, May 7-10.
  • Konz, R., Stine, R., Fatone, S., Ganju, A., Jorge, A., Gard, S., Childress, D. and Ondra S. (2003). Development of An Advanced Biomechanical Spine Model to Assess the Effect of Surgical Stabilization and Alignment on Gait. 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Rome, Italy, July 10-12.
  • Konz, R., Stine, R., Ganju, A., Fatone, S., Jorge, A., Gard, S., Childress, D. and Ondra S. (2003). Development of An Advanced Biomechanical Spine Model to Assess the Effect of Surgical Stabilization and Alignment on Gait. Congress of Neurological Surgeons 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, October 18-23.
  • Meier, M-R, Gard, S.A., Hansen, A.H. and Childress, D.S. (2003). A Comparison Of The C-Leg And The 3R60 Prosthetic Knee Joint. Salford's 2nd International Conference on Biomechanics of the Lower Limb in Health, Disease and Rehabilitation, Manchester, England, UK, September 1-3.
  • Meier, M-R, Gard, S.A., Hansen, A.H. and Childress, D.S. (2003). A Comparison Of The C-Leg And 3R60 Prosthetic Knee Joint Performance. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Toledo, OH, USA, September 25-27.
  • Meier MR, Hansen AH, Sam M and Childress DS. (2003) Die Abrollform des Fuss-Knöchelkomplexes und ihr Einfluss in der Prothetik [The roll-over shape of the foot-ankle system and its influence in prosthetics]. Universitätsklinikum Münster, Klinik und Poliklinik für Technische Orthopädie und Rehabilitiation, Klinische Prüfstelle für Orthopädische Hilfsmittel, Münster, Germany, December 18.
  • Miff, S.C., Childress, D.S., Gard, S.A., Meier, M. and Hansen, A. (2003). Initiation of Walking: Passive or Active? 8th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Wilmington, DE, May 7-10.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., Kuiken, T., (2003). Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) for Upper-Extremity Prosthesis Control - Preliminary Work. Proceedings of the 25th Silver Anniversary International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Cancun, Mexico, September 17th - 21st, 2003.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., and Ajiboye, A. B., (2003). A Multifunction Prosthesis Controller based on Fuzzy-Logic Techniques. Proceedings of the 25th Silver Anniversary International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Cancun, Mexico, September 17th - 21st, 2003.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). The Great Divide - The Human-Machine Interface: Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, March 22nd - 23rd, 2003.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Invited Lecture, Third Annual Meeting of Centers for Research on Neurorehabilitation (CARN), NIH R24 Grant HD39627-03 "Restoration of Function in Neurologic Impairment", Harrison Conference Center, Lake Bluff, Illinois, June 13-15, 2003.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). Northwestern University/MTS Transponder System: a Proof-of-Concept System for Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Third Annual Meeting of Centers for Research on Neurorehabilitation (CARN), NIH R24 Grant HD39627-03 "Restoration of Function in Neurologic Impairment", Harrison Conference Center, Lake Bluff, Illinois, June 13-15, 2003.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). The Great Divide - The Human-Machine Interface: Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Plenary Speaker, Rehabilitation Engineering Track, 29th Annual Northwest Bioengineering Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, March 22nd - 23rd, 2003

Other Publications

  • Childress, D. S., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). Control of Limb Prostheses. Invited Chapter, Atlas of Limb Prosthetics (3rd Edition), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Submitted May 2003.
  • Fatone, S (2003). "Gait Biomechanics and Prosthetic Management of Children with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD)." ACPOC Newsletter, 9(1):5,6,8-10,13.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2003). "Design of Artificial Arms and Hands for Prosthetic Applications." Invited Chapter (Chapter 32) in Standard Handbook of Biomedical Engineering & Design. Myer Kutz, Editor, McGraw-Hill, New York, pp. 32.1 - 32.61.

 2002

Papers

  • Al-angari, H. M., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W. and Childress, D. S., (2002). A Two Degree-of-Freedom Microprocessor Based Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP) Controller for Upper Limb Prostheses. Technology and Disability, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 113 - 127.
  • Childress, DS (2002). "Editorial." Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 14(3):97.
  • Childress, D (2002). "Development of rehabilitation engineering over the years: As I see it." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 39(6):1-10.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Meier, M. (2002) A Simple Method for Determination of Gait Events. Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 35, No. 1, 135-138.

Presentations

  • Ajiboye, A. B., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W. and Childress, D. S., (2002). Neurofuzzy Logic as a Control Algorithm for an Externally Powered Multifunctional Hand Prosthesis. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Farrell, T. R., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W. and Childress, D. S., (2002). Real-Time Computer Modeling of a Prosthesis Controller Based on Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP). Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Fatone, S., Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S. and Malas, B.S. (2002). An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). Department of Veterans Affairs 3rd National Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference, Arlington, VA, February 10th-12th.
  • Fatone, S, Bach, T, Graham, H and Torode, I (2002). "Characteristics of PFFD Gait: Pelvic and Hip Biomechanics." Annual Meeting of the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics, Toronto, ON, Canada, 10-13 April, 2002.
  • Fatone, S, Gard, S, Childress, D and Malas, B (2002). "An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." Annual Meeting of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, Minneapolis, MN, 28-30 June, 2002.
  • Fatone, S, Gard, S, Childress, D and Malas, B (2002). "An Investigation of Foot Alignment and Support in Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)." American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association National Assembly, Chicago, IL, 9-12 October, 2002.
  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2002). The Effect of Prosthetic Shock Absorbing Pylons on Gait of Persons with Trans-Tibial Amputations. Department of Veterans Affairs 3rd National Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference, Arlington, VA, February 10th-12th.
  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2002). The Effect of Shock Absorbing Prosthetic Components on the Gaits of Persons with Lower-Extremity Amputations. 2nd Joint Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) and Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Houston, TX, October 23rd-26th.
  • Hansen, A. (2002) Roll-over Characteristics of Human Walking With Applications for Artificial Limbs. Invited Speaker Sensory Motor Performance Program Seminar Series, Chicago, Illinois, June 6.
  • Hansen, A., Knox, E., Childress, D., Sandifer, A. (2002) Mechanical Properties of Prosthetic and Human Feet: From Shoes to Computer Alignment. 2nd International Conference of Advanced Prosthetics, presented by Childress in Newport Beach, California, April 18-19.
  • Ruhe, B.L., Childress, D.S. and Gard, S.A. (2002). Compensatory Pelvic Motions Employed by Persons Who Walk With Bilateral Trans-femoral Prostheses. 7th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Chattanooga, TN, April 17th-20th.
  • Silver-Thorn, M. B., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2002). Open Session Discussion Leaders, State-of-the-Science Meeting in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O), May 17th - 18th, 2002, hosted by Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2002). Design Issues in The Development of a Four Degree-of-Freedom Multifunctional Prosthetic Hand. Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 3rd National Meeting, "Rehabilitation Research for the 21th Century: The New Challenges" , Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, February 10th - 12nd, 2002, p.121.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2002). Design of a Clinically Viable Multifunctional Prosthetic Hand. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., and Grahn, E. C., (2002). A Myoelectrically Controlled Prosthetic Hand for Transmetacarpal Amputations. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2002). Prosthetics Hardware, Invited Speaker, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Other Publications

  • Heckathorne, C (2002). "Upper Limb Prosthetics." In: F. DeRuyter and D. Olson, Clinician's Guide to Assistive Technology. Chicago, IL: Mosby Year Book, Inc.
  • Weir, R (2002). "Robotics and Manipulators Invited Chapter (Chapter 17)." In: D. Olson and F. DeRuyter, The Clinician's Guide to Assistive Technology. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.

 2001

Papers

  • Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S. (2001). What Determines the Vertical Displacement of the Body During Normal Walking? JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 13(3), 64-67.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., and Childress, D. S., (2001). Cineplasty as a Control Input for Externally Powered Prosthetic Components. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Vol. 38, No. 4, July/August 2001 , pp. 357 - 363.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C. , and Duff, S. J., (2001). A New Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Prosthesis for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations at the Metacarpals. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 26 - 31, June 2001.

Presentations

  • Childress, D (2001). "Presentation highlights: Tunnel cineplasty." Roundtable Meeting on VA/NIH Prosthetics, Rockville, MD, 2001.
  • Childress, D (2001). "Presentation highlights: Computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD-CAM)." Roundtable Meeting on VA/NIH Prosthetics, Rockville, MD, 2001.
  • Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S. (2001). What Determines the Vertical Displacement of the Body During Normal Walking? 2001 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Dallas, TX, March 7-10.
  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2001). The Influence of Prosthetic Shock Absorbing Pylons on Transtibial Amputee Gait. 2001 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Dallas, TX, March 7-10.
  • Gard, S.A. and Konz, R.J. (2001). The Influence of Prosthetic Shock Absorbing Pylons on Transtibial Amputee Gait. 6th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Sacramento, CA, April 25th-28th.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2001) The Role of the Foot/Ankle System in Human Walking With Applications for Artificial Limbs. Invited Speaker Northwestern University Biomedical Engineering Department Seminar, presented in Evanston, Illinois, November 28.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D. (2001) Roll-over Shapes of Prosthetic Feet and an Alignment Hypothesis for Trans-tibial Prostheses. Book of Abstracts for the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, p. TH01.2, presented in Glasgow, Scotland, July 5.
  • Hansen, A., Childress, D., Brunner, J. (2001) Effects of Shoe Heel Height on the Roll-over Shapes of Foot/Ankle Systems. Book of Abstracts for the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, p. T01.2, presented in Glasgow, Scotland, July 3.
  • Heckathorne, C. W., Hungspreugs, P., and Weir, R. F. ff.,(2001). Developments in Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices. Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) laboratory meeting, SMPP Conference Room, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois, July 26th, 2001.
  • Heckathorne, C, Uellendahl, J and Duff, S (2001). "Progressive Prosthetics Management of a Person with Bilateral Shoulder Disarticulations Over a 11 Year Period." 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow, UK, July 1-6, 2001.
  • Heckathorne, C, Hungspreugs, P and Childress, D (2001). "Advancement of the Prosthetic Arm Design and Simulation System." 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow, UK, July 1-6, 2001.
  • Hungspreugs, P, Heckathorne, C and Childress, D (2001). "Computer Simulation Tool for Upper-Limb Prosthetic Design." World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Chicago, IL, 2001.
  • Miff, S.C., Childress, D.S. and Gard S.A. (2001). Vertical Excursion of the Trunk During Gait is Determined by Step Length. 6th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Sacramento, CA, April 25th-28th.
  • Weir, R. F. ff.,and Grahn, E. C. , (2001). A New Externally-Powered Hand Prosthesis for Persons with Partial-Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) , Glasgow, UK, July 1st - July 6th, p. MO6.6.
  • Weir, R. F. ff.,and Childress, D. S., (2001). A Three-Dimensional, Single Marker, Gait Analysis System for Real-Time Use in Small Clinical Facilities . Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Glasgow, UK, July 1st - July 6th, p. MO8.2.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C., Duff, S. J., and Childress, D. S., (2001). Development of an Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Hand Prosthesis for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations . Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service meeting " Intellectual Property In The VA: Changes, Challenges & Collaborations ", April 12th & 13th, 2001, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, p. 07.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C. , and Duff, S. J., (2001). A New Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Hand Prosthesis For Persons With Partial Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Dallas, TX, March 8th - 10th.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., (2001). Speaker for the Advanced Training Course: Overview of Gait Analysis for Prosthetists and Orthotists. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). Northwestern Universisty. September, 2001.

Other Publications

  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2001). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the USMC E2 Foot." Internal Technical Report, #37, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2001). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the Handicap International Prosthetic Foot." Internal Technical Report, #39, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2001). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the ICRC Ethiopia Prosthetic Foot." Internal Technical Report, #40, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2001). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the ICRC Geneva Prosthetic Foot." Internal Technical Report, #41, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Weir, R and Childress, D (2001). "Die Kineplastik zur Steuerung von Fremdkraftprothesen." Medizinisch-Orthopädische Technik, 121(9-12).
  • Weir, R (2001). "Development of a New Partial Hand Prosthesis." Capabilities, 10(2):1-3, 11.
  • Weir, R (2001). "Development of a Portable, Real Time, 3-D Single Marker Gait Evaluation System. Research Project Update." Capabilities, 10(4):4.
  • Weir, RFff. and Childress, DS (2001 (submitted)). Research Trends for the 21st Century. Invited Book Chapter, Meier & Aitkens Eds.

 2000

Papers

  • Brncick, M (2000). "Computer automated design and computer automated manufacture." Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 11(3):701-13.
  • Edwards, ML (2000). "Below knee prosthetic socket designs and suspension systems." Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 11(3):585-93.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., Knox, E.H. (2000) Prosthetic Foot Roll-over Shapes with Implications for Alignment of Trans-tibial Prostheses. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 24, No. 3, 205-215.
  • Michaud, S., Gard, S.A., Childress, D. (2000). A Preliminary Investigation of Pelvic Obliquity Patterns During Gait in Persons with Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputation. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 37 (1): 1-10.

Presentations

  • Childress, D.S., Hansen, A.H., "Roll-over Shapes of Human & Artificial Feet: Shape as a Key to Function or Dysfunction," Invited Speaker Grand Rounds Series, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University Medical School Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2000
  • Gard, S. A., Childress, D.S., "What Determines Vertical Motion of the Human body During Normal Gait?" Fifth Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), Rochester, MN. April 12 - 15, 2000
  • Gard, S.A., "Ingredients for Success in VA Rehabilitation R&D Career Development: An Awardee's Perspective." Invited speaker for the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Conference, Arlington, VA, Feb 20 - 22, 2000.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., Konz, R.J. and Grahn, E.C., "The VA Chicago Motion Analysis Research Laboratory: A Tool for Studying Human Movement and Evaluating Prosthetic and Orthotic Performance." Proceedings of the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Conference, Arlington, VA, Feb 20 - 22, 2000.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., "Roll-over Shapes of Foot/Ankle Systems: Prosthetics and Orthotics Applications," Invited Speaker Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Summer Scientific Seminar, Michigan City, Indiana, June 9, 2000
  • Hansen, A.H., Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., "The Determination of Foot/Ankle Roll-over Shape: Clinical and Research Applications," IEEE/EMBS Workshop Pediatric Gait: A New Millennium in Clinical Care and Motion Analysis Technology. Chicago, Illinois. July 22, 2000.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., "Roll-over Shapes of the Human Foot/Ankle Complex," Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Roll-over Shapes of the Human Foot/Ankle Complex." World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Chicago, IL, July 23-28, 2000.
  • Hungspreugs, P., Heckathorne, C.W., and Childress, D.S., "Computer Simulation Tool for Upper-Limb Prosthesis Design", Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Meier, M-R, Hansen A.H., Sam M., Childress D. (2000) Alignment of trans-tibial prosthesis: A step closer towards the 'optimal' alignment. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), presented by Meier in Hilton Head, South Carolina, October 19-22.
  • Miff, S.C., Childress, D.S., and Gard S.A., "The Effect of Step Length and Cadence on the Instantaneous Forward Velocity of Walking," Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Chicago, Illinois, July 19 - 22, 2000
  • Miff, S.C., Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S., "The Effect of Step Length, Cadence, and Walking Speed on the Trunk's Vertical Excursion," Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Miller, L.A. and Childress, D.S., "Propulsive Methods for Crutch Ambulation." Proceedings of the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Conference, Arlington, VA, Feb 20 - 22, 2000.
  • Rolock, J.S. and Tucker, K., "Squirt Shape--Development of an Automated Fabrication Technique to Enhance Prosthetics CAD/CAM." Proceedings of the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Conference, Arlington, VA, Feb 20 - 22, 2000.
  • Rolock, J., Tucker, K., "A Device for the Computer-Aided Manufacturing [CAM] of Sockets for Limb Prostheses," Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Sam, M., Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., "Mechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Prosthetic Foot Loading Apparatus," Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D.S., "Portable Devices for the Clinical Measurement of Gait Performance and Outcomes" Accepted for Presentation at the Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Childress, D.S., and Grahn, E.C., "Development of Externally-Powered Prostheses for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations." Accepted for Presentation the Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Chicago, Illinois. July 23 - 28, 2000.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D.S., "A Portable System for the Clinical Measurement of Gait Performance." Accepted for Presentation at the 12th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics. Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, August 27 -30, 2000.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Childress, D. S., and Grahn, E. C., "Development of an Externally Powered Prosthetic Hand for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations." Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 2nd Annual Meeting, "The Next Generation", Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, February 20 - 22, 2000, p122.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Gaebler-Spira, D., and Patterson, K., "Analysis of Orthotic Effect on Functional Gait Utilizing Real-time Measurement of Instantaneous Gait Velocity as an Outcome Measure." Proceedings of the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics, Banff, Canada, April 23 - 26, 2000.
  • Weir, R and Grahn, E (2000). "Development of externally-powered prostheses for persons with partial hand amputations." 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society, Chicago, IL, July 23-28, 2000.

Other Publications

  • Hansen, A (2000). "Research on Roll-Over Shape Alignment of Transtibial Prostheses is Directed at Development of a Clinical Aid." Capabilities, 9(3):1-2 & 11.
  • Hansen, A, Gard, S and Childress, D (2000). "The Determination of Foot/Ankle Roll-over Shape: Clinical and Research Applications." In: G. Harris and P. Smith, Pediatric Gait: A New Millennium in Clinical Care and Motion Analysis Technology. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the EB-1 Foot." Internal Technical Report, #29, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the Wooden Keel FUNTER Foot." Internal Technical Report, #30, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the Polypropylene Keel FUNTER Foot " Internal Technical Report, #31, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the ICRC Leaf Spring Prosthetic Foot." Internal Technical Report, #32, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the ICRC Mozambique Foot." Internal Technical Report, #33, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the CADEG Foot." Internal Technical Report, #34, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the Snelson Foot." Internal Technical Report, #35, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
  • Sam, M, Hansen, A and Childress, D (2000). "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet: Results of the Jaipur Foot." Internal Technical Report, #36, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

 1999

Papers

  • Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S., "The Influence of the Stance-Phase Knee Flexion the Vertical Displacement of the Trunk During Normal Walking". Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 80(1), 26-32, January 1999.
  • Hansen, A.H., "Direct Ultrasound Ranging System as an Alignment Tool for Trans-tibial Prostheses: A Case Study " Internal Technical Report, # 28, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory.
  • Squicciarini, A.J., "Professional Patients" Add Reality to Teaching of Patient Management, Capabilities Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1999.

Presentations

  • Chan, R.B., "A Method for Estimating Center of Mass from Forceplate Data During Quiet Standing", accepted to the BMES-EMBS 1st Joint Conference to be held Oct. 13-16, 1999 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA
  • Childress, D.S. and Gard, S.A., "Vertical Movement of the Trunk in Human Walking", published in the proceeding of (ISB) International Society of Biomechanics XVIIth Congress (book of abstracts), pp. 116, Aug. 8-13, 1999, Calgary, Canada.
  • Hansen, A.H., Childress, D.S., Knox, E.H., "Roll-over Shapes of Prosthetic Feet." Podium presentation at the 1999 North American Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Meeting, March 13, 1999 , Dallas, Texas.
  • Michaud, S.B., Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S., "A Preliminary Investigation of Pelvic Obliquity Patterns During Gait in Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputees" accepted for publication in the J. of Rehab. Research & Development, June 23, 1999.
  • Uellendahl, J.E., and Heckathorne, C.W., "Experience with the Rimjet Locking Humeral Rotator," MyoElectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Symposium, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 25 - 27 1999.
  • Weir, R.F., Childress, D.S., and Grahn, E.C., "Development of an Externally Powered Prosthetic Hand for persons with Partial Hand Amputations", submitted for consideration as a poster presentation at the 2nd National Meeting of the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Sept. 16, 1999.
  • Weir, R.F., and Gaebler-Spira, D., "Pilot Study Using Instantaneous Gait Velocity Analysis as an Outcome Measure in the Clinical Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy Receiving Botulinum Toxin A and Adults with Intrathecal Baclofen," submitted as a poster to the European Academy of Childhood Disability 11th Annual Meeting, Oct. 21-23, 1999 held at the Chancellor's hall at Senate House in London.

 1998

Papers

  • Blasberg, Stacy, "D99 - Gait Analysis of Normal Female Ambulators", Technical Report #28, Spring Quarter 1998.
  • Childress, D.S., "Working in Pasteur's Quadrant" Published for the editorial from the J. of Rehab Research & Development, Jan. 1998, Vol. 36, No. 1.(VA)
  • Edwards, M.L., "Promoting Active Learning in Prosthetic and Orthotic Education", Capabilities Newsletter, Vol. 7 # 1, January, 1998.
  • Hansen, Andrew H., "Direct Ultrasound Ranging System as an Alignment Tool for Trans-Tibial Prostheses: A Case Study (Internal Technical Report #28), Jan. 1998.
  • Jhoun, Ph.D. Janet H. and Dudley S. Childress, Ph.D., "Describing Pelvic Obliquity During Gait Initiation" Technical Note, submitted to the Journal of Biomechanics, Jan. 26, 1998.(NIDRR)
  • Weir, R.F. ff., and Childress, D.S. and Licameli, J.N., "Motor Prostheses and the Lack of Physiologically Appropriate Feedback: Their function and connections with Manipulators, Robots and other Human-Machine Systems". Human and Machine Haptics, Section 3.21. Eds: M. Cutkosky & Srinivasan, (MIT Press); March 98
  • Weir, R. F. ff., "A Century of the Sauerbruch-Lebsche-Vanghetti Muscle Cineplasty: The U. S. Experience". Capabilities, Vol.7, No 4, October 1998, pp 1-2 &10-11.
  • Weir, R. F. ff., Childress, D.S., and Licameli, J.N., Portable Ranging System for Analyzing Gait. United States Patent Number: 5,831,937. Date of Patent: November 3, 1998.

Presentations

  • Bertos, Y. A., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., and Childress, D. S., " A Microprocessor Based E.P.P. Controller for Electric-Powered Prostheses". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics,(ISPO), pp. 339-341. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998.
  • Chan, Richmond B., Jhoun, Janet H. and Dudley S. Childress, "Comparing Standing Characteristics of Prosthesis Users and Normal Subjects Using a Tracking Model", submitted to the 1998 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 15-20, 1998, Anaheim, CA. (NIDRR)
  • Childress, D.S., "Control Strategy for Upper-limb Prostheses", 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, October 29 to 1 November , 1998, Hong Kong
  • Childress, D.S., Wier R. F. ff., & Heckathorne, C.W., "Integration of Below-Elbow Prostheses with the Human Body: Principles and Possibilities", 9th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics,(ISPO) pp. 604-609. Amsterdam, June 28 - July 3, 1998
  • Childress, D., "Experimental Research and Modeling in Lower Limb Prostheses", Plenary Session Presentation, Conference Book, 9th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, (ISPO), pp.18-20, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998.
  • Childress, D.S., Hansen, A.H., Knox, E. & Miller, L.A., "Mechanical Properties of Artificial Feet; Some Practical Interpretations" Instructional Course on Prosthetic Feet, Organized by Klaas Postema, M.D., Ph.D., at the 9th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, (ISPO), Amsterdam, June 28 - July 3, 1998
  • Childress, D.S., "Experimental Research and Modeling in Lower Limb Prostheses" , Plenary Session Speaker, 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics,(ISPO) pp. 18-20, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 1, 1998.
  • Childress, D., Hansen, A., Knox, E., and Miller, L., "Mechanical Properties of artificial feet: some practical interpretations." Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 5, 1998.
  • Childress, D.S., Oslakovic, K.E. and Rolock, J.S., "Future Possibilities of CAD/CAM in Pedorthics, Prosthetics and Orthotics", Proceedings of International Symposium on CAD/CAM Systems in Pedorthics & Orthotics, Eds. Boenick, U., Näder, M., and Seitz, M., Verlag Orthopädie-Technick: Dortmund, 1998
  • Edwards, M.L., " Overview of Lower Limb Prosthetics," FlexFoot, Inc., Alilso Viejo, CA, January 1998
  • Fenwick, L.B., "Upper Limb Orthoses Current Practice and Future Trends', published in the proceedings of the IX World Congress of the Int'l Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, pp. 109-110, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 3, 1998.
  • Gard, S.A., "Mechanical Characterization of the Vertical Shock-Absorbing Pylons for Lower-Limb Prostheses", North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB), Waterloo, ON, Canada, August 14 - 18, 1998.
  • Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S., "Mechanical Characterization of the Vertical Shock-Absorbing Pylons for the Lower-Limb Prostheses". 1st Annual Meeting of the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service: Washington, D.C., October 1 - 3, 1998.
  • Grahn, E., Heckathorne, C., McCall , R, and Childress, D.S., "Designs for Humeral Rotation Mechanisms" Proceedings of the IX World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, (ISPO), pp. 610-611. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998
  • Heckathorne, C.W., "Current Practice and Trends in Upper Limb Prosthetics" Proceedings of the IX World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, (ISPO), pp.106-108, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 29 - July 3, 1998.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Grahn, E., McCall, R., and Childress, D.S., "Designs for Humeral Rotation Mechanisms", Proceedings of the IX World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, (ISPO), pp. 601-602. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998.
  • Heckathorne, C. W., Duff, S., Uellendahl, J. E. and Childress, D. S., "The Trans-Humeral Four-Function Forearm Set-up", Proceedings of the IX World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, pp. 601-603, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 3, 1998.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Duff. S., Uellendahl, J. and Childress, D.S., "The trans-humeral four-function forearm set-up". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics,(ISPO), pp. 601-602. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998.
  • Karolewski, T.P., "Establishing Parameters for Ischial Containment Socket Designs", Proceedings of the IX World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics , (ISPO ), pp 828-829. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 3, 1998.
  • Kuiken, T., "Neuromuscular Reorganization to Improve the Control of Myoelectric Prostheses". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 658. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 5, 1998.
  • Kuiken, T., "An Economic Cosmetic Covering for Preparatory Prostheses", ". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 736. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 5, 1998.
  • Miller, L.A., Sánchez-Urrutia,V., and Childress, D.S., "Assumptions in Calculations and Interpretation of Inverse Dynamics", Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), pp.547-549. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 5, 1998.
  • Oslakovic, K.E., and Childress, D.S., "Finite Element Analysis and Prosthetic Socket Design", Proceedings of International Symposium on CAD/CAM Systems in Pedorthics & Orthotics, Eds. Boenick, U., Näder, M, and Seitz, M., Verlag Orthopädie-Technick: Dortmund, 1998
  • Rolock, J.S., " Prosthetics CAD/CAM: Review and Future View". Keynote address to the CAD/CAM Society Proceedings of the 24th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Miami, April 1998.
  • Rolock, J.S., " A Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technique for Prosthetics and Orthotics". Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics in (ISPO) conjunction with the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 1998
  • Weir, R. F. ff, and Childress, D.S., "A Portable, Real-Time, Ultrasound Ranging Device for the Clinical Evaluation of Gait". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), pp. 385-387. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28 - July 3, 1998, ,
  • Weir, R. F. ff., "A Century of the Sauerbruch-Lebsche-Vanghetti Muscle Cineplasty: The U. S. Experience". Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), pp. 198-199. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 28-July 3, 1998.
  • Weir, R.F. ff., Childress, D.S., and Heckathorne, C.W., "Towards Achieving the Goal of Meaningful Coordinated, Subconscious, Multi-Functional, Control of Prostheses". Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 1st Annual Meeting, "Enabling Veterans: Meeting the Challenge of Rehabilitation in the Next Millennium" Westin City Center Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 1 -3, 1998, p. 192.
  • Weir R. F. ff., "Design Issues for the Development of an Externally-Powered Partial-Hand Prosthesis" Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, California, BED-Vol. 39, Advances in Bioengineering , pp. 313 -314, November 15 - 20, 1998
  • Weir, R. F. ff ., "3-Dimensional, Single Marker, Gait Analysis System". Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, California, BED-Vol. 39, Advances in Bioengineering , pp. 403-404, November 15 - 20, 1998.

 1997

Papers

  • Chan, R. B., Jhoun, J.H., and Childress, D.S., "A Simple Equation Describing Standing Balance", Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 186, April 1997.
  • Childress, D. S. and Gard, S.A., "Investigation of Vertical Motion of the Human Body During Normal Walking", Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 161, April 1997.
  • Gard, S. A. and Childress, D.S., "How Two-Dimensional Representations of Three-Dimensional Human Movement Can Be Misleading", Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 185, April 1997.
  • Gard. S.A., "The Effect of Pelvic List on the Vertical Displacement of the Trunk During Normal Walking", Gait & Posture, 5 (2), pp. 233-238, April 1997.
  • Jhoun, J. H., and Childress, D.S., "Pelvic Obliquity During Gait Initiation", Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 181, April 1997.
  • Miller, L.A., "In Search of Better Crutches". In Motion, 7(3), 30-32. July 1997.
  • Miller, L. A., Childress, D.S., "Analysis of a Vertical Compliance Prosthetic Foot, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 55-62, January 1997.
  • Silver-Thorn, B.M. and Childress, D.S., "Generic, geometric finite element analysis of the transtibial residual limb and prosthetic socket", Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp 171-186, April 1997.
  • Uellendahl, E.N., "Salary Survey", O & P Almanac, Volume 46, Number 12, December, 1997.
  • Weir, R.F. ff., "Robotics/ Manipulators" The Clinician's Guide to Assistive Technology, F. DeRuyter and D. A. Olson (Editors). Chicago: Mosby -Year Book, Inc November 1997
  • Weir, R.F. ff., and Childress, D.S., "A Portable, Low cost, Real-Time, Clinical Gait Analysis System ". IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 310-321, December 1997
  • Weir, Richard F. ff., "Precise Timing via the PC's RS-232 Port. Circuit Ideas.", Electronic World, Vol 103, No 1729, p. 46, January 1997. "Big Steps Forward for Amputees", FDA Consumer, Vol. 31. No. 2, pp. 6-11, March 1997.
  • Weir, R.F. ff., Childress, D.S., and Licameli, J.N., "Portable Ranging System for Analyzing Gait". Patent Application filed with U. S. Patent Office, April 9, 1997.
  • Weir, R. F.ff., and Childress, D.S., "Low Cost Direct Ultrasound Ranging System for the Analysis of Gait", published in Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 180, April 1997.

Presentations

  • Bertos, Y.A., Craig W. Heckathorne, Richard F. ff Weir and Dudley S. Childress, "Microprocessor Based E.P.P. Position Controller for Electric-Powered Upper- Limb Prostheses", published in the Final Program & Abstract Book, 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-EMB Society, pg. 161, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 1997.
  • Chan, R. B., Jhoun, J.H. and Childress, D.S., "An Investigation of Tracking Behavior Exhibited During Balancing and Standing", Final Program & Abstract Book, 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-EMB Society, pg. 134, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 1997
  • Childress, D.S., Oslakovic, K., Rolock, J., "CAD/CAM Symposium Epilogue." Proceedings of the International Symposium on CAD/CAM Systems in Pedorthics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Nuremberg, Germany, May 4-5, 1997.
  • Childress, D. S. and Weir, R.F. ff., "The Gait Velocigram (GVC): A Graphical Representation of Walking." Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), pp2905-2908. Chicago, IL, October 30 to November 2, 1997.
  • Childress, D. S., " The Blatchford Lecture "Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Deficiency", Conference Proceedings of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics , Silver Jubilee Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 23-25, 1997.
  • Gard, S.A. and Childress, D.S., " The Effect of Stance-Phase Knee Flexion on the Vertical Displacement of the Trunk During Normal Walking". The 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, September 24-27, 1997.
  • Heckathorne, C. W., Atkins, D. J., Heard, D.C.Y., and Donovan, W.H., "Partial Results from the TIRR Upper-Extremity Bilateral Prosthetic Survey", Proceedings of the AAOP 20th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 12, 1997.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Atkins, D.J., Heard, D.C.Y., and Donovan, W.H., "Results from the TIRR Upper-Extremity bilateral Prosthetic Survey", Journal of Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Twenty-third Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, pp.31-32, 1997.
  • Michaud, Stephanie B. and Dudley S. Childress, "Preliminary Investigation of Pelvic Obliquity Patterns in Amputee Gait" accepted as an abstract to the 8th World Congress of the International Rehabilitation Medicine Association (IRMA), pg. 270, Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 1997, Kyoto, Japan. (NIDRR)
  • Rolock, J.S., "Development, Evaluation, and Use of a Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technique Based on 'Rapid Prototyping' Principles. Proceedings of the International Symposium on CAD/CAM Systems in Pedorthotics, Prosthetics & Orthotics, May 1997
  • Uellendahl, J.E., and Heckathorne, C.W., "Management of the Person with High-Level Bilateral Arm Amputations", Proceedings of MEC '97: Issues in Upper Limb Prosthetics/MyoElectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Symposium, Fredericton, New Brunswick), pp. 17 -20, July 23-25, 1997.
  • Uellendahl, J.E. and Childress, D. S., "Management of the Person with High-Level Bilateral Arm Amputations" Proceedings of the MEC '97 Myoelectric Controls/Powered Prosthetics Symposium, July 23-25, 1997, Fredericton, NB, Canada.
  • Weir, Richard F. ff., "A Portable, Clinical Gait Analysis System for the Real-Time Evaluation of Gait Pathologies" Proceedings of the 21st Annual Mtg. of the American Society of Biomechanics Meeting, p. 198, Clemson, SC, Sept. 24-27, 1997.
  • Weir, R. F. ff. and Childress, D.S., "A New Method of Characterizing Gait Using a Portable, Real-Time, Ultrasound Ranging Device", The Final Program & Abstract Book, 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-EMB Society, p. 126, Chicago, IL, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 1997

 1996

Papers

  • "Northwestern's Dudley Childress: Research Evolves Into Technology", In Motion, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 32-33, October 1996.
  • "Research: Lofty Goals - Not Ivory Tower Isolation" , In Motion, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 27-30, October 1996.
  • Childress, D.S., "The Interfaces Between Humans and Limb Replacement Components, Chapter Twelve in Osseointegration in Skeletal Reconstruction and Joint Replacement," pp. 159 - 169, November 1996.
  • Gard, S., Childress, D., Uellendahl, J., "The Influence of Four-Bar Linkage Knees on Prosthetic Swing-Phase Floor Clearance," Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 34 - 40, April 1996.
  • Gard, S.A., Knox, E.H., and Childress, D.S., "Two - Dimensional Representation of Three - Dimensional Pelvic Motion During Human Walking: An Example of How Projections Can Be Misleading", Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 29, No. 10, pp 1387 - 1391,1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus : Results of the AFFA Foot ," Internal Technical Report Number 012, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program, January 1996
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Carbon Copy II Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 013, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Carbon Copy III Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 014, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E. and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the College Park Foot and Ankle," Internal Technical Report Number 015, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Dynamic Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 016, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Dynamic Pro Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 017, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox,E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Flex-Walk Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 018, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Quantum Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 019, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Otto Bock SACH Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 020, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E. and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the SAFE II Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 021, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Seattle Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 022, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Seattle Lightfoot," Internal Technical Report Number 023, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Springlite Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 024, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the STEN Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 025, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Knox, E., and Childress, D., "Biomechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet Using a Specially Designed Testing Apparatus: Results of the Steplite Strider Foot," Internal Technical Report Number 026, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Miller, L.A., "Inverse Dynamics Procedures and Application to Human Gait Analysis," Internal Technical Report Number 027, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, March 1996.
  • Silver-Thorn, M.B., and Childress, D., "Parametric Analysis Using the Finite Element Method to Investigate Prosthetic Interface Stresses for Persons With Trans - Tibial Amputation," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 227 - 238, July 1996.
  • Silver-Thorn, M.B., Steege, J., and Childress, D., "A Review of Prosthetic Interface Stress Investigations," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 253-266, July 1996.
  • Vannah, W., and Childress, D., "Indentor Tests and Finite Element Modeling of Bulk Muscular Tissue in Vivo," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 239 - 252, July 1996.
  • Waldmeier, M., Greener, E., and Lautenschlager, E., "Structural Characterization of Selected Prosthetic - Orthotic Polymers by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy," Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, Vol. 59, pp. 91 - 98, 1996.
  • Waldmeier, M., Greener, E., Lautenschlager, E., and Volpi, M., "Effects of Simulated Clinical Fabrication Heat Treatment and Artificial Weathering on Degree of Crystallinity of Prosthetics / Orthotics Polymers Monitored by X - Ray Diffraction," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.60, pp. 1169 - 1176, 1996.
  • Waldmeier, M., Greener, E., and Lautenschlager, E., "Structural Identification of Prosthetics / Orthotics Polymers Using Infrared Spectral Searching," Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, Vol. 60, pp. 2025 - 2032, 1996.
  • Waldmeier, M., Greener, E., Lautenschlager, E., and Nowak, M., "Effects of Simulated Clinical Fabrication Heat Treatment and Artificial Weathering on the Hardness Testing of Prosthetics / Orthotics Polymers," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 60, pp. 2033 -3037, 1996.
  • Waldmeier, M., Greener, E., Lautenschlager, E., and Nowak, M., "Effects of Simulated Clinical Fabrication Heat Treatment and Artificial Weathering on the Tensile Testing of Prosthetics / Orthotics Polymers," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 60, pp. 2489 - 2494, 1996.
  • Weir, R.F. ff. and Childress, D.S., "Prostheses and Artificial Limbs", Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, Vol 15, Trigg, G. L. (Editor, New York and Germany: VCH Publishers, Inc. 1996.

Presentations

  • Chan, R., and Childress, D., "Gait Assessment Using One-Maker Analysis," Abstracts of the First Annual North American Society of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Conference, Birmingham, AL, 20 April - 23 April 1996. (Gait and Posture, 4 (2), pp. 175,6.)
  • Childress, D.S., "Restoration of Function Through Engineering and Technology," Presented at the NIDRR / Conwal Incorporation Workshop, Alexandria, Virginia, 1 August 1996.
  • Gard, S., and Childress, D., "The Effect of Pelvic List on the Vertical Displacement of the Trunk During Normal Walking Gait and Posture," Abstracts of the First Annual North American Society of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Conference, Birmingham, AL, 20 April - 23 April 1996. (Gait and Posture, 4 (2).
  • Gard, S., and Childress, D., "The Effect of Pelvic List on the Vertical Displacement of the Trunk During Normal Walking," Gait and Posture, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 193 - 194, April 1996. Presented at the First Annual North American Society of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Conference, Birmingham, A.L., 20 April - 23 April 1996.
  • Heckathorne, C., MSc, Atkins, D.J., OTR, Heard, D.C.Y., MSE, and Donovan, W.H., Partial Results from the TIRR Upper - Extremity Bilateral Prosthetic Survey, Abstract submitted to the AAOP, 2 December 1996.
  • Heckathorne, MSc., Uellendahl, J., CPO, Meredith, J., OTR, Wu, Y., and Childress, D., "Seven Year Follow-Up of a Person with Bilateral Shoulder Disarticulations," Abstract submitted to the AAOP, 2 December 1996.
  • Visser, S., "Observations of Human Ambulation from Near Zero to Rapid Walking Velocity," Abstract, 12 January 1996

 1995

Papers

  • Childress, D., Fenwick, L., and Edwards, M., Prosthetics and Orthotics Definition, The Encyclopedia of Disability and Rehabilitation, pp. 573 - 579, MacMillan, New York, NY1995.
  • Childress, D.S., Eighth World Congress of ISPO: A View, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. xiii - xv, May 1995.
  • Childress, D., On Continuity of Human Walking from Standing to Running. Internal Technical Report Number 028, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program, 25 September 1995.
  • Childress, D.S., Book Review of The Grasping Hand, Prosthetics and Orthotics International 1995, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 202 - 203, December 1995.
  • Chiu, C.H., Lautenschlager, E.P., Greener, E.H., Childress, D., and Healy, K.E., Prediction of Service Lifetime and Performance of a Prosthetic Thermoplastic, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.58, pp. 1661 - 1668, 1995.
  • Gard, S., Childress, D., and Uellendahl, J., An Investigation of the Effect that the Hosmer UltraRoe Lite 4 - Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 008, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 17 January 1995.
  • Gard, S., Childress, D., and Uellendahl, J., An Investigation of the Effect that the Hosmer VC-4 4-Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 009, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 17 January 1995.
  • Gard, S., Childress, D., and Uellendahl, J., An Investigation of the Effect that the Ohio Willow Wood Pendulum Senior 4-Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 010, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 17 January 1995.
  • Gard, S., Childress, D., and Uellendahl, J., An Investigation of the Effect that the USMC OHC 4-Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 011, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 17 January 1995.
  • Gard, S.A., Knox, E.H., and Childress, D.S., Two - Dimensional Representation of Three - Dimensional Pelvic Motion During Human Walking: An Example of How Projections Can Be Misleading Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 29, No. 10, pp 1387 - 1391, Internal Technical Report Number 007, Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program, 5 January 1996.
  • Kuiken, T.A., Childress D.S., Rymer, W.Z., The Hyper - Reinnervation of Rat Skeletal Muscle, Brain Research (676), pp. 113 - 123, 1995.
  • Weir, R., and Childress, D., Prosthetics and Artificial Limbs, Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, Vol. 15, pp. 115 - 140, (one chapter), 1995.

Presentations

  • Childress, D., Sandifer, A., and Knox, E., Do Shoes Influence The Forefoot Mechanics Of Prosthetic Feet? Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 35, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Childress, D., and Weir, R.F., Quantitative Assessment of Direct Muscle Attachment As A Control Input For Extrenally Powered Prostheses, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 101, Melbourne, Austalia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Childress, D., Gard, S., and Uellendahl, J., An Investigation Of 4 - Bar Linkage Knees As An Aid To Floor Clearance During Swing, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 56, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Childress, D., Myoelectric Control: Brief History, Signal Origins, and Signal Processing, Presented at the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Gard, S., and Childress, D., Sensitivity Analyses of Swing - Leg Length and Toe Clearance / Sensitivity Analysis of the Swing - Leg During Gait Presented at the Second North American Clinical Gait Laboratory Conference, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1 June - 3 June 1995.
  • Heckathorne, C., Uellendahl, J., and Duff, S., Clinical Experiences With The MICA Positive-Locking Shoulder Joint, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 225, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Heckathorne, C., Childress, D., Grahn, E., Strysik, J., and Uellendahl, J., EPP Control Of An Electric Hand By Exteriorized Forearm Tendons, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 101, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Heckathorne, C., Toth, P., and Childress, D., The Role Of The Non-Dominant Hand In Manipulative Tasks, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 146, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Meredith, J., Uellendahl, J., Wu, Y., Child Care With Bilateral Transradial Amputations, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 86, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Miller, L., and Childress, D., Vertical Compliance In Prosthetic Feet: A Preliminary Investigation, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p.217, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Steege,J. and Childress, D.S., Finite Element Analysis of Below - Knee Prosthetic Gait, Proceedings of the 1995 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition: Advances in BioEngineering, BED, Vol. 31, pp. 137 - 138, San Francisco, CA, 1995.
  • Steege, J.W., MSME, and Childress, D.S., Analysis of Trans - Tibial Prosthetic Gait Using the Finite Element Technique, Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotiists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Twenty- first Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, pp. 13-14, New Orleans, L.A., 21 March - 25 March 1995.
  • Uellendahl, J.E., Cooper, R.A., and Childress, D.S., Principals and Practice of Myoelectric Technology, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 228, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.
  • Uellendahl, J., Heckathorne, C., Krick, H., McCauley, J., and Wu, Y., Bilateral Shoulder Disarticulation: Self - Care and Use of Complementary Hybrid Prostheses, Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 156, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April - 7 April 1995.

 1994

Papers

  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation Of The Effect That The Otto Bock 3R36 Habermann 4 - Bar Linkage Knee (Most Stable Alignment) Has On Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 001, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 5 December 1994.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation of the Effect that the Otto Bock 3R36 Habermann 4 - Bar Linkage Knee (Least Stable Alignment) has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 002, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 5 December 1994.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation of the Effect that the Otto 3R23 Knee Disarticulation 4 - Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 003, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 5 December 1994.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation of the Effect that the Otto Bock 3R70 (Most Stable Alignment) 4 - Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 004, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 7 December 1994.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation of the Effect that the Otto Bock 3R70 (Least Stable Alignment) 4 - Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 005, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 7 December 1994.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., and Uellendahl, J.E., An Investigation of the Effect that the Otto Bock 3R60 4 - Bar Linkage Knee has on Swing Phase Floor Clearance. Internal Technical Report Number 006, Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory, 7 December 1994.

Presentations

  • Childress, D.S., Edwards, M., Fenwick, L., Northwestern University Prosthetic-Orthotic Center: The Education Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 23-26, 1994, Nashville, TN, p. 71.
  • Rovick, J., Uellendahl, J., A Plastic Deposition Fabricator for the CAM of Sockets: Material Strengths and Clinical Experience, Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium of AAOP, Nashville, TN, p. 54, March 23-26, 1994
  • Uellendahl, J.E., Heckathorne, C.W., Control Schemes for Upper Limb Prostheses, Proceedings of the AAOP 20th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, p. 48, March 23-26, 1994, Nashville, TN.

 1993

Papers

  • Childress, D.S., A Personal View of Prosthetics and Orthotics Education, Lab Paper, 9/25/93.
  • Childress, D.S., Medical/Technical Collaboration in Prosthetics Research Development (Guest Editorial), J. of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 30, No. 2, 1993, pp. v-viii.
  • Gilbert, J.L., Smith, S.M., Lautenschlager, E.P., Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy of Metallic Biomaterials: Reaction Rate and Ion Release Imaging Modes, J. of Biomedical Materials Research, Vol. 27, pp. 1357-1366, 1993.
  • Lautenschlager, E.P., Monaghan, P., Titanium and Titanium Alloys as Dental Materials, International Dental Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3, 1993, pp. 247-250.
  • Meredith, J.M. Uellendahl, J.E., and Keagy, R.D., Successful Voluntary Grasp and Release Using the Cookie Crusher Myoelectric Hand in 2 - Year - Olds, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, pp. 825 - 829, 29 March 1993.

Presentations

  • Chan, R.B., Rovick, J.S., Childress, D.S., Surface Curvature Analysis for Enhanced Computer-Aided Design of Prosthetic Sockets, Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Vol. 15, pp. 1292-1293, San Diego, CA, October 1993.
  • Childress, D.S., Applying Science to Prosthetics and Orthotics, Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 3, Las Vegas, NV, 1993.
  • Childress, D.S., Heckathorne, C.W., Grahn, E.C., Control of Prostheses by Direct Attachment: Challenges and Opportunities, Section I, Japanese Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 8/93.
  • Childress, D.S., Grahn, E.C., and Uellendahl, J., The Synergetic Hand: A High-Performance Electric Prehensor, J. of Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 39, Las Vegas, NV, March 30-April 3, 1993, p. 14.
  • Childress, D.S., "Applying Science to Prosthetics and Orthotics", Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 3, Las Vegas, NV, 1993.
  • Childress, D.S., Sandifer, A., Knox, E., "The Influence of Shoes on Forefoot Mechanics of Prosthetic Feet", Proceedings of the Ninth Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Section III, Kobe, Japan, November 5-6, 1993.
  • Childress, D.S., Grahn, E.C., Weir, R., Heckathorne, C., Uellendahl, J., Modification of a Bock Electric Hand for E.P.P. Control by Exteriorized Tendons, J. of Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 13, Las Vegas, NV, 1993.
  • Heckathorne, C., Uellendahl, J., Sheely, J., Wu, Y., Design of an Arm Prosthesis for a Person with Quadrimembral Amputations and Paraplegia, J. of Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 23, Las Vegas, NV, 1993.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Pettersson, S.O., Edman, M., Erickson, "A Total Arm Prosthesis to Complement the Function of a Longitudinally Deficient Limb for a Young Child, J. of Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (JACPOC) Annual Meeting, Vol. 28, pp. 23-24, May 19-23, 1993, Tampa, Florida
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Arm Prostheses for Children with Deficiencies Proximal to the Elbow: Designs Developed at the Orebro Medical Center, Sweden, J. of Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (JACPOC) Annual Meeting, Vol. 28, pp. 22-23, May 19-23, 1993, Tampa, Florida
  • Meredith, J.M., Uellendahl, J., Heckathorne, C., Krick, H., Wu, Y., Bilateral Shoulder Disarticulation: Self-care and Use of Complementary Hybrid Prostheses, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Control Symposium, pp. 153-158, University of New Brunswick, 1993
  • Rovick, J.S., A New CAM Technique for the Direct Automated Fabrication of Sockets, J. of Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 19th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, p. 39, Las Vegas, NV, March 30-April 3, 1993.
  • Uellendahl, J., Heckathorne, C.W., Prosthetic Component Control Schemes for Bilateral Above-Elbow Prostheses, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Control Symposium, University of New Brunswick, pp. 3-5 , 25 Feb. 1993.

 1992

Papers

  • Buckley, C.A., Lautenschlager, E.P., Gilbert, J.L., Deformation Processing of PMMA into High-Strength Fibers, J. of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 44, pp. 1321-1330, 1992.
  • Chai, J.Y., Steege, J.W., Effects of Labial Margin Design on Stress Distribution of a Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crown, J. of Prosthodontics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 18-23, September, 1992.
  • Childress, D.S., Control of Limb Prostheses, Atlas of Limb Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles, 2nd Ed., AAOS, Chapter 6D, pp. 175-198, Eds. Bowker, J.H. and Michael, J.W., Mosby-Year Book, 1992.
  • Childress, D.S., Applying Science to Prosthetics and Orthotics Report of a Research Planning Conference, Prosthetic and Orthotic Research for the 21st Century, pp. 7 - 14, 23 July - 25 July 1992.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., Heckathorne, C.W., Micropower, Strain-Gauge Sampling Circuit for Prosthetic Limb Applications, Medical and Biological Engineering & Computing, Vol. 30, pp. 243-247, March, 1992.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Components for Adult Externally Powered Systems, Atlas of Limb Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Principles, 2nd Edition, Chapter 6C, Eds., J.H. Bowker and J.W. Michael, Mosby Yearbook, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1992.
  • Houston, V.L., Burgess, E.M., Childress, D.S., Lehneis, H.R., Mason, C.P., Garbarini, M.A., LaBlanc, K.P., Boone, D.A., Chan, R.B., Harlan, J.H., Brncick, M.D., Automated Fabrication of Mobility Aids (AFMA): Below-knee CASD/CAM Testing and Evaluation Program Results, J. of Rehabilitation Research and Development ,Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 78-124, 1992.
  • Vannah, W.M., Childress, D.S., Modeling the Mechanics of Narrowly-Contained Soft Tissues: The Effects of Specification of Poisson's Ratio, J. of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 205-209, 1993.
  • Waldmeier, M.D., Greener, E.H., Lautenschlager, E.P., Effect of Heat-Treatment and Artificial Weathering on Degree of Crystallinity in Five Prosthetic Polymers Monitored by X-Ray Diffraction, Academy of Dental Materials, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 193-194, Abstract P3, February 1992.

Presentations

  • Chan, R.B., Childress, D.S., Brncick, M.D., Dynamic Rectification: A Statistically Based Evolving Socket Rectification Mechanism, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 27, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Chan, R.B., Childress, D.S., Brncick, M.D., Edwards, M., Uellendahl, E., Clinical Experience With CAD/CAM Below-Knee Socket Fittings, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 18, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Childress, D.S., Medical Engineering in Rehabilitation: Pioneering, Potent, and Palpable. Presented at the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Meeting on Feb. 24, 1992, held at the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC.
  • Chiu, C.H., Healy, K.E., Lautenschlager, E.P., Greener, E.H., Variations Between the Processing Treatments and Physical Properties of Prosthetic and Orthotic Polymers, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 239, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Chiu, C.H., Healy, K.E., Lautenschlager, E.P., Greener, E.H., A Method to Predict the Clinical Service Life of Prosthetic and Orthotic Polyethylene. Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 413, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Gard, S.A., Childress, D.S., Heckathorne, C.W., A Micropower, Strain Gauge Sampling Circuit for Use in Prosthetic Limbs. Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 69, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Philipson, L., Hermansson, L., Childress, D.S., Extended Physiological Proprioception for Children's Electrical Prostheses, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 317, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Uellendahl, J., Childress, D.S., Application of a Force-Actuated Position-Servo Controller for Electric Elbows, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 315, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Heckathorne, C., Redding, M., Childress, D., Uellendahl, J., Visualizing Spatial and Positioning Characteristics of Upper-Limb Prostheses, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 385, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Knox, E.H., and Childress, D.S., Slip Detection and Automatic Grasping for a Prosthetic Prehensor, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 189, Chicago, IL, June 28-July 3, 1992.
  • Redding, M.J., Heckathorne, C.W., Childress, D.S., A Computer-Based Visualization Tool for the Design of Upper-Limb Prostheses, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 387, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Rovick, J.S., An Additive Fabrication Technique for the Computer-Aided Manufacturing of Sockets, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 24, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Rovick, J.S., Chan, R.B., Van Vorhis, R.L., Childress, D.S., Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Prosthetics: Various Possibilities Using, Industrial Equipment, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 22, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Silver-Thorn, M.B., Childress, D.S., Use of a Generic, Geometric Finite Element Model of the Below-Knee Residual Limb and Prosthetic Socket to Predict Interface Pressures, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 272, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Silver-Thorn, M.B., Steege, J.W., Childress, D.S., Measurements of Below-Knee Residual Limb/Prosthetic Socket Interface Pressures, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 280, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Silver-Thorn, M.B., Childress, D.S., Sensitivity of Below-Knee Residual Limb/Prosthetic Socket Interface Pressures to Variations in Socket Design, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 148, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Steege, J.W., Silver-Thorn, M.B., Childress, D.S., Design of Prosthetic Sockets Using Finite Element Analysis, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 273, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Uellendahl, J.E., Heckathorne, C.W., Clinical Fitting of High Level Bilateral Amputees, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 465, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Waldmeier, M.D., Greener, E.H., Lautenschlager, E.P., Effect of Clinical Fabrication on the Structure of Five Prosthetic Polymers, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 241, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Waldmeier, M.D., Greener, E.H., Lautenschlager, E.P., Suitability of Commercially Available Databases for Identification of Prosthetic Polymers, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 415, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Weir, R.F., Childress, D.S., Measurement of the Ability of Direct Muscle Attachment to Act as a Control Input for Prosthesis Controllers, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 310, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.
  • Wills, R.D., Gilbert, J.L., Lautenschlager, E.P., Novel Processing Technique for PMMA/CF and PC/CF Composites for Orthotic Applications, Proceedings of the Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), p. 236, Chicago, IL, 28 June-3 July 1992.

 1991

Papers

  • Goldberg, A.I., Cane, R.D., Childress, D.S., Wu, Y., Vesely, W.C., and Pfrommer, M., Combined Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation and Rocking Bed in Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency--Nocturnal Ventilatory Support of a Disabled Person at Home, CHEST, vol. 99, pp. 627-629, 1991.

Presentations

  • Brennan, J.M., and Childress, D.S., Finite Element and Experimental Investigation of Above -Knee (A/K) Amputee Limb/Prosthesis Systems: A Comparative Study Advances in Bioengineering, Proceedings of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Winter Annual Meeting, BED Vol. 20, pp. 547-550, 1991.
  • Chan, R.B., and Childress, D.S., Temporal Factors of Self-Selected Free-Paced Walking: Relationships to an Inverted Pendulum Model Advances in Bioengineering, ASME, BED Vol. 20, pp. 525-530, 1991.
  • Chiu, C.H., Healy, K.E., Lautenschlager, E.P., The Degradation Mechanisms and Toughening Technique for Polyethylene Biomaterials, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 1-5, 1991, p. 213.

 1990

Papers

  • Al-Turaiki, H. A., Foot Rotary Mechanism for the Modular Below-Knee Prostheses, J. of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Vol. 2, No 2, pp. 119-125, Winter, 1990.
  • Bach, J., and Alba, A., Management of Chronic Alveolar Hypoventilation by Nasal Ventilation, CHEST, Vol. 97., No. 1, pp. 52-57, Jan. 1990.
  • Berland, Theodore, Engineering the Human Body: Physicians and Engineers Collaborate to Re-create Lost Human Limbs, Northwestern Perspective, pp. 3-7, Winter 1990.
  • Chan, R.B., Childress, D.S., On Information Transmission in Human-Machine Systems: Channel Capacity and Optimal Filtering, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 20, No. 5, September/October 1990, pp. 1136-1145.
  • Chan, R.B., Childress, D.S., On a Unifying Noise-Velocity Relationship and Information Transmission in Human-Machine Systems, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 20, No. 5, September/October 1990, pp. 1125-1135.
  • Childress, D.S., Heckathorne, C.W., Grahn, E.C., Strysik, J.S., Krick, H.J., Improvement of Body-Powered Upper-Extremity Prosthetic Components: A Modular Electromechanical Lock Actuator--A Positive-Locking Shoulder, Rehabilitation R & D Progress Reports , pp. 15-16, 1990.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Childress, D., Krick, H., Uellendahl, J., Physiological Control and Body-Powered, Multi-Joint, Locking Arm Prostheses, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Almanac, p. 117, January 1990.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Krick, H., Uellendahl, J., Wu, Y., Childress, D.S., Achieving Complementary Manipulative Function with Bilateral Hybrid Upper-Limb Prostheses, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 71, No. 10, pp. 773-774, October, 1990.
  • Strazewski, L., PCs Level Filed for Disabled: TECH Advances Opening Doors, Crain's Chicago Business, pp. T1-T2, June 11, 1990.
  • Van Vorhis, R.L., Rovick, J.S., Childress, D.S., Anatomically-Based Axis Definition to Facilitate Inter/Intra-Subject Data Set Comparisons Gait Analysis, State of the Art of Measuring Systems and their Importance in Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology, Eds. U. Boenick, M. Nader and C. Mainke, pp. 308-313, Merke Druck and Verlag, Duderstadt, Berlin, Germany, 1990.

Presentations

  • Childress, D.S., Van Vorhis, R.L., Rovick, J.S., Future Technological Directions in Gait-Analysis Gait Analysis - State of the Art of Measuring Systems and their Importance in Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology, Eds. U. Boenick, M. Nader and C. Mainke, pp. 333-337, Merke Druck and Verlag, Duderstadt, Berlin, Germany, 1990.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Manipulation in Unstructured Environments: Extended Physiological Proprioception Position Control, and Arm Prostheses, Proceedings of the 1990 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, pp. 39-54, Wilmington, Delaware, June 14-15, 1990.
  • Heckathorne, C.W., Uellendahl, J., Socket Design for a Prototype E.P.P. Shoulder Disarticulation Prosthesis, Proceedings of the RESNA 13th Annual Conference, Washington, DC, June 15-20, 1990, pp. 232-233.
  • Rovick, J.S., A Kinematically Determined Coordinate System for the Knee with Application to the Study of Joint Mechanics and Human Gait Proceedings of the First World Congress of Biomechanics (Abstracts), Vol. 1, p. 93, 1990.
  • Uellendahl, J., Heckathorne, C.W., Krick, H., Duff, S., Four-Function Hybrid Arm Prosthesis Incorporating an Electric Wrist Rotator and Prototype Electric Prehensor, Proceedings of the RESNA 13th Annual Conference, Washington, DC , June 15-20, 1990, pp. 167-168.
  • Van Vorhis, R.L., Rovick, J.S., Chan, R.B., Childress, D.S., Statistical Improvements in Accuracy of 3-D Triangulation for Human Motion Studies: Maximum Likelihood Position Estimates From Over-Determinant Light Plane Observations Proceedings of the First World Congress of Biomechanics (Abstracts), Vol. 2, p. 152, 1990.