Orthotics

Lecture Scientific/Practical

A Review of 3-D Ultrasound Application in the Process of Screening, Evaluation and Orthotic Treatment of Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract: X-ray measurement is the gold standard of curve assessment in subjects with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Clinical ultrasound has been utilized to facilitate the monitoring of the curve progression while eliminates frequent radiation to adolescents throughout the treatment procedure.

Lecture Case Study

The electronic aid to counteract the occurrence of spastic movements

Abstract: Durch ein intelligentes Orthesensystem sollen die Sekundärkomplikationen der spastischen Bewegungserscheinungen aufgehalten werden, um einen interdisziplinären Behandlungserfolg mit der Ergo- und Physiotherapie zu sichern.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Do persons with chronic stroke benefit from using the microprocessor stance and swing control orthosis C-Brace?

Abstract: In a study with 14 subjects with chronic stroke using the C-Brace, 11 subjects (78%) benefitted in terms of clinically meaningful improvements in walking endurance (100%), self-selected walking speed (36%) or balance (18%). The C-Brace may have an assistive or therapeutic or a combined effect.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Patient reported outcomes with a novel microprocessor-controlled knee-ankle-foot-orthosis

Abstract: After assessing their habitual KAFO prescription with Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), patients were fitted with a novel microprocessor-controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis (MPKAFO). After at least four weeks of regular use, patients reported improved mobility and reduced pain.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Accompanying diagnoses that influence the outcome of corset treatment in adolescent scoliosis

Abstract: Die Korrekturergebnisse bei der Korsettbehandlung werden durch eine Vielzahl von Begleitdiagnosen beeinflusst. Eine differenzierte Anamnese und großzügige Handhabung der MRI-Untersuchung der Wirbelsäule ist am Behandlungsbeginn zu fordern.