title: A novel mechanotronic orthosis enables symmetrical gait kinematics in a patient with a femoral nerve palsy - a case study.
abstract: The usage of stance- and swing-phase control orthoses (SSCOs) is a good option in patients with neuromuscular insufficiency of the quadriceps muscle in a broad range of musculo-skeletal disorders. The subjective sensation of improved mobility in daily life and walking comfort could be objectively confirmed by the ability to walk without crutches and by harmonization of the gait patterns in hip and knee. They could also be a considered mobility device after limb salvage surgery, which may even have an impact on preoperative decision making. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Symmetric gate in spite of femoral nerve palsy. Early gate improvements even after hours. High patient?s motivation to use the device.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Hobusch
authors.affiliation: b Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: T
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8263-6720
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hasenöhrl
authors.affiliation: b Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pieber
authors.affiliation: c Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , Duderstadt , Germany.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schmalz
authors.affiliation: b Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dana
authors.affiliation: b Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ambrozy
authors.affiliation: d Pohlig Austria GmbH , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pohlig
authors.affiliation: e Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dietl
authors.affiliation: b Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Crevenna
authors.affiliation: a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: G von
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Skrbensky
authors.affiliation: e Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hofer
authors.affiliation: e Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Auberger
authors.affiliation: a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Windhager
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005684:Gait / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Gait analysis; KAFO; orthosis; rehabilitation; walking aid