Prescription pattern for orthoses in The Netherlands: Use and experience in the ambulatory phase of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

摘要: In the Netherlands ankle-foot orthoses (AFO), standing frames (SF), knee-ankle-foot (KAFO) and orthopaedic footwear are frequently prescribed for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Little is known, however, about prescription pattern experience of patients. A questionnaire was sent to 25 rehabilitation physicians treating 53 The use patients' measured during 1 year follow-up. Our results show AFO 91%, SF 61% KAFO 22%. Indications were limited passive dorsiflexion Vignos classification 6. Patient-related factors reasons discontinue or refrain from using orthoses. duration varied greatly. Patients' scores high. time that worn differed greatly recommended time. Ready-made shoes equinovarus ambulation. Similarly, ready-made custom-made advised wheelchair-dependent This study shows no uniform AFO, SF. footwear. influenced by patient-related actual