Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Overview
Prosthetics and Orthotics International is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on advancements in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. It publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies, covering topics such as design, development, clinical applications, and rehabilitation techniques. The journal serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and practitioners involved in improving the quality of life for individuals with limb loss or musculoskeletal disorders.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Prosthet Orthot Int
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Start
1977
End
Continuing
Frequency
Four no. a year, 2007-
p-ISSN
0309-3646
e-ISSN
1746-1553
Country
France
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 5907
62
SJR / Ranks: 9492
460
CiteScore / Ranks: 10041
2.30
JIF / Ranks: 6109
1.5
Recent Articles
1.
Xu D, Pan L, Wang W, Rong J, Xu J, Chen Y, et al.
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40067247
Background: Ankle proprioception deficit is a major factor causing balance dysfunction in subacute stroke survivors. However, there is still no commonly-agreed ankle proprioception evaluation method for these patients. Whether ankle...
2.
Arazpour M, Keshavarzi F, Gard S
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40043037
Background: Walking rehabilitation for individuals with lower limb amputation plays a crucial role in effectively using prostheses. The development of new technologies, such as virtual environments, will enhance our ability...
3.
Haworth L, Booth N, Chohan A, Chapman G, Richards J
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Feb;
49(1):66-75.
PMID: 39918988
Background: Undesirable lower limb gait deviations have previously been reported when wearing orthotic walker boots; therefore, there is a need to optimize orthotic walker boot designs to facilitate normal gait....
4.
Ghidini C, Sharma S, Shrestha S, Prasad D, Favier C, Erenstone J, et al.
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39841614
Introduction: Prosthetic silicone liners improve comfort and skin protection and allow the use of total surface bearing (TSB) sockets, which provide enhanced proprioception and comfort. Unfortunately, silicone liners are cost-prohibitive...
5.
Deist M, Ribeiro-Wagener C, Ellapen T
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39835849
The history of a profession is valuable literature as it recognizes the noteworthy contributions of its forerunners and the scientific evolution from its earliest state. The purpose of this paper...
6.
Gupta P, Rao H, Chandrashekar N
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39820417
Knee bracing is commonly used for rehabilitation after ligament surgery. However, the effectiveness of knee bracing in preventing ligament injuries is not widely studied. This study aimed to develop a...
7.
Bevacqua N, Navarro T, Dell Elce G, Intelangelo L
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39820416
Rehabilitation is often complex for persons with transfemoral amputation, and poor socket fit is one of the main factors affecting gait re-education, rehabilitation, and quality of life. The present study...
8.
Inal H, Reis O
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39808520
A boy with bilateral congenital anomalies of the upper extremities with transverse absence of the left arm (agenesis) and absence of right thumb (disgenesis), fixed elbow in extension due to...
9.
Crozara L, LaRoche D, Marques N, Payao S
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39808517
Background: Preferred walking speed (PWS), maximal walking speed (MWS), and walking speed reserve (WSR)-the difference between MWS and PWS-can be easily obtained from the 10-m walk test (10MWT) to assess...
10.
Kristal A, Gaunaurd I, Kirk-Sanchez N, Gard S, Clark N, Da Silva E, et al.
Prosthet Orthot Int
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39808516
Background: Walking speed is a measure of functional mobility that is relatively easy to quantify. In people with lower limb amputation, reduced walking speed has been linked with specific atypical...