作者: Douglas P. Murphy , Joseph B. Webster , William Lovegreen , Andrew Simoncini
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-62539-5.00012-6
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摘要: Abstract Lower limb orthoses are used in individuals with a wide range of conditions resulting impaired functional mobility and loss independence. These devices most commonly utilized to enhance stability both standing walking when lower extremity weakness is present, but may also be indicated correction deformity the desired outcome. can order stabilize joint setting ligamentous deficiency as well provide pain relief deterioration. encompass broad spectrum ranging from simple inexpensive such knee sleeve or accommodative foot orthotic sophisticated expensive computerized knee-ankle-foot orthosis. Significant advances have occurred materials fabrication techniques for allowing braces more lightweight durable. Orthoses incorporating microprocessor control available, it anticipated that further will continue future. Despite these technology variety available orthoses, clinical decision-making remains challenging because lack comparative effectiveness research guide orthosis selection. .