Making and application of an ischial weight bearing orthosis
- VernacularTitle:坐骨承重矫形器的制作与应用
- Author:
Zhengquan ZHAO
;
Xiangdong CHEN
;
Qiang SU
;
Lin HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hip joint;
Orthosis;
Walking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;30(9):619-621
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To facilitate standing and walking after rehabilitation training by designing and using individualized ischial weight bearing orthosis for patients with various conditions of the lower limbs. Methods An orthosis with ischial support was ordered and tailored according to the condition of the patient's affected lower limb. Adaptive standing and walking training were administered daily. The functional recovery after the assembly of the orthosis was observed. Results The patients' standing and walking ability improved significantly after the training with the ischial weight bearing orthosis. The standing time was significantly longer than without the orthosis, and the walking distance was notably increased. Conclusion An ischial weight bearing orthosis has a significant effect on the recovery of standing and walking capability.
