The effects of robot-assisted walking training system after total knee replacement patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2012.011.002
- VernacularTitle:康复机器人辅助步行训练对全膝关节置换术后患者功能恢复的影响
- Author:
Jianhua LI
;
Tao WU
;
Renxiu BIAN
;
Xudong GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Total knee replacement;
Robots;
Walking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2012;(11):806-809
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of robot-assisted walking training after total knee replacement (TKR).Methods Forty TKR patients at 1 week post-operation were randomized into a control group (n =20) and a treated group (n =20).For 2 weeks the control group accepted routine rehabilitation therapy.The treated group received the same treatment as the control group,but also walking training using a robot-assisted walking training system.The results were evaluated using the Hospital for Special Surgery knee rating scale (HSS),knee proprioception grading,Berg scores,and 6 minute walking distance in both groups.All the analyses were administered before the operation and 2 weeks,l month,3 months and 12 months after the operation.Results The treated group had significantly better HSS scores,Berg scores,and 6 minute walking distances than the control group on average.However,there was no significant difference in average knee proprioception between the two groups.Conclusion Robot-assisted walking training was significantly more effective than conventional rehabilitation alone in improving knee joint function,balance ability and walking after TKR.
