| A pilot study to determine the efficiency of lightweight carbon fibre orthoses in the management of patients suffering from post-poliomyelitis syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9408670 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: To assess the usage of carbon fibre orthoses in assisting post-polio syndrome patients who reported advancing weakness and difficulty in maintaining their independent ambulatory status. DESIGN AND INTERVENTIONS: Carbon fibre orthoses that are 30% lighter than metal braces were constructed. SUBJECTS: Thirty patients who complained of difficulty in maintaining their ambulation using long-leg braces were provided with lightweight orthoses. RESULTS: Seventy per cent of the patients reported satisfaction with their braces. There were, however, problems in construction and use. CONCLUSIONS: Ambulation can be preserved in some patients who report advancing weakness because of post-polio syndrome. |
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Authors:
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M Heim; E Yaacobi; M Azaria |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical rehabilitation Volume: 11 ISSN: 0269-2155 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Rehabil Publication Date: 1997 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-01-29 Completed Date: 1998-01-29 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8802181 Medline TA: Clin Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 302-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Lewis National Rehabilitation Institute, Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Tel Aviv University, Israel. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Biocompatible Materials* Carbon* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Orthotic Devices* Patient Satisfaction Pilot Projects Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / rehabilitation* Prostheses and Implants* Prosthesis Design |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/carbon fiber; 7440-44-0/Carbon |
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