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Record 1 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
OBS

shorter, detachable arm plus side panel for wheelchair. Enables person in wheelchair to sit at a desk.

OBS

The orthosis, strapped to the back of an amputee wheelchair equipped with an antitipping extension aid, permitted the patient to sit safely upright in a relaxed position, wheel himself more easily, use a desk arm if desired to feed himself, read, or perform other activities. (Sitting orthosis for patient with bilateral hip disarticulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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