| Gait evaluation of a new electromechanical stance-control knee-ankle-foot orthosis. | |
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PMID: 17946729 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Commercial versions of a stance-control knee-ankle-foot orthosis (SCKAFO) have emerged to improve gait over conventional knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs), which lock the knee in full extension in individuals with quadriceps muscle weakness. A new electromechanical SCKAFO was recently designed to address the functional, structural, and cost limitations of these commercial SCKAFOs. This paper presents an evaluation of the new SCKAFO conducted to determine its functional and clinical effectiveness during gait. Three healthy adults (100% male; age, 35.3 +/- 19.7y) and three KAFO users with knee extensor weakness in at least one limb (100% male; mean age, 56.3 +/- 4.0y) participated in the study. The SCKAFO had a minimal effect, as desired, on the kinematics of the able-bodied subjects. KAFO users had a mean increase in knee flexion of 21.1 degrees (sd=8.2) during swing, and a greater total knee range of motion when walking with the new SCKAFO compared to their prescribed KAFO. Two KAFO users experienced a reduction in pelvic obliquity and hip abduction angle abnormalities when walking with the SCKAFO compared to their prescribed KAFO. |
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Authors:
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Terris Yakimovich; Edwrad D Lemaire; Jonathan Kofman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference Volume: 1 ISSN: 1557-170X ISO Abbreviation: Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-23 Completed Date: 2008-02-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101243413 Medline TA: Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5924-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Rehabilitation Centre, Inst. for Rehabilitation Res. & Dev., Ottawa, Ont., Canada. terrisy@gmail.com |
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Adult Ankle Joint / anatomy & histology* Biomechanics / methods* Electronics, Medical Equipment Design Gait* Gait Disorders, Neurologic / therapy* Humans Knee Joint / anatomy & histology* Male Middle Aged Monitoring, Ambulatory / methods* Orthotic Devices* Range of Motion, Articular Walking* |
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