Ilizarov fixator as salvage procedure after frustrating arthrodesis using intramedullary nailing - is there a chance of consolidation?

Introduction: Arthrodesis of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints is a salvage procedure that has been used successfully for years. Treatment options include internal procedures and external procedures. Retrograde intramedullary nailing is considered a safe procedure with a high degree of stability and comfort.

Analysis of compartment syndromes in lower extremity pediatric and adolescent trauma - are there predictors of a late onset?

Introduction: Purpose of the study was to answer the question, if there are common fracture or injury characteristics, which help to identify patient at risk for a secondary compartment syndrome.

Materials And Methods: Between 2003 and 2022 all children and adolescents who were treated for a traumatic compartment syndrome in a lower extremity were retrospectively evaluated. Patient's demographics were recorded, the underlying trauma mechanism identified.

Effects on gait kinematics, pedobarography, functional and subjective results after isolated chopart injury.

Background: This study analysed changes in gait and pedobarography and subjective and functional outcomes after isolated Chopart joint injury.

Methods: The results of 14 patients were reviewed. Kinematic 3D gait analysis, comparative bilateral electromyography (EMG) and pedobarography were performed.

A salvage procedure: Radial head excision in children and adolescents-short-to-midterm outcomes and overview of the literature.

Purpose: Purpose of the study was to report the outcomes after radial head excision in children and adolescents in addition with a review of the current literature.

Methods: We report a series of five children and adolescents, who had undergone a post-traumatic radial head excision. Clinical outcomes were evaluated in terms of elbow/wrist range of motion, stability, deformity and discomforts or restrictions at two follow-up points.

The impact of knee arthrodesis on gait kinematics, muscle activity and patient-reported outcome.

Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze gait kinematicsandoutcome parameters after knee arthrodesis.

Methods: Fifteenpatients with a mean follow-up of 5.9 (range0.

[New technologies and robotics].

The development of increasingly more complex computer and electromotor technologies enables the increasing use and expansion of robot-assisted systems in trauma surgery rehabilitation; however, the currently available devices are rarely comprehensively applied but are often used within pilot projects and studies. Different technological approaches, such as exoskeletal systems, functional electrical stimulation, soft robotics, neurorobotics and brain-machine interfaces are used and combined to read and process the communication between, e.g.

Rehabilitation during early postoperative period following total knee arthroplasty using single-joint hybrid assistive limb as new therapy device: a randomized, controlled clinical pilot study.

Introduction: The first weeks after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are crucial for the functional outcome. To improve knee mobility, a continuous passive motion (CPM) motor rail is commonly used during in-hospital rehabilitation. The single-joint hybrid assistive limb (HAL-SJ) is a new therapy device.

Rehabilitation of Acute Vs. Chronic Patients With Spinal Cord Injury With a Neurologically Controlled Hybrid Assistive Limb Exoskeleton: Is There a Difference in Outcome?

This study aimed to assess the outcome of acute and chronic participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) after 12 weeks of bodyweight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) with a hybrid assistive limb exoskeleton (HAL). Acute participants were defined as ≤12 months between SCI and training, chronic participants >12 months between SCI and training. We assessed whether HAL-assisted BWSTT is advantageous for acute and chronic participants and if length of time post injury impacts the outcome of HAL-assisted BWSTT.

Influence of an on-body lifting aid (HAL® for Care Support) on kinematics during repetitive lifting in healthy men.

Work-related lower back pain (LBP) leads to socio-economic burden and demands solutions. The hybrid assistive limb (HAL) for Care Support (Cyberdyne Inc., Ibaraki, Japan) is an active on-body lifting aid to assist joint motion according to the wearer's voluntary motor drive to reduce the lumbar load.

Improved Physiological Gait in Acute and Chronic SCI Patients After Training With Wearable Cyborg Hybrid Assistive Limb.

In recent years robotic devices became part of rehabilitation offers for patients suffering from Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and other diseases. Most scientific publications about such devices focus on functional outcome. The aim of this study was to verify whether an improvement in physiological gait can be demonstrated in addition to the functional parameters after treatment with neurological controlled HAL® Robot Suit.

Influence of Locomotion Therapy With the Wearable Cyborg HAL on Bladder and Bowel Function in Acute and Chronic SCI Patients.

Study Design: Retrospective survey.

Objectives: Purpose of this study was to explore whether bowel and bladder management can be influenced by locomotion therapy with HAL Robot Suit.

Methods: 35 subjects with acute (< one year since injury, n = 13) or chronic (> one year since injury, n = 22) incomplete paraplegia (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) B, n = 1 / AIS C, n = 22 / AIS D, n = 7) or complete paraplegia (AIS A, n = 5) with zones of partial preservation (ZPP) participated.

Long-term follow up of extensor tendon ruptures of the knee using electromyography and three-dimensional gait analysis.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the long-term outcomes of extensor tendon ruptures of the knee using exact measuring tools.

Methods: The results of patients treated for extensor tendon rupture with a minimum follow up of 10 years were reviewed. Electromyography (EMG) and three-dimensional (3D) gait analyses were performed and compared with the healthy side of each patient and with the gait patterns of 20 healthy controls.

Effectiveness of an on-body lifting aid (HAL® for care support) to reduce lower back muscle activity during repetitive lifting tasks.

The Hybrid Assistive Limb Lumbar Type (HAL) is an active exoskeleton that provides motion according to the wearer's voluntary drive. It was developed to support back muscles during repetitive lifting tasks. The purpose of this paper was to determine if the myoelectric activity of the back muscles is reduced or altered when using the HAL and to investigate a possible influence of its use on the cardiovascular system.