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Orthetik - Knie und Arthrose

Zusammenfassung: Research on orthoses in rehabilitation after knee surgery has shown inconsistent results. This study with 54 patients after ACL surgery demonstrated significant clinical benefits such as increased muscle force, power, and sports performance when wearing a knee soft orthosis.

Zusammenfassung: The peak plantar force during stance phase is significantly reduced by using lateral wedged insole with scaphoid pad. From the results of WOMACTM 3.1 Index of osteoarthritis(OA), knee pain of patients was reduced and their daily functions were improved by the orthotic treatment.

Zusammenfassung: The presentation offers evidence of the biomechanical efficiency of a gonarthrosis orthosis with valgus effect on 16 patients. The orthosis compensates for approximately 9% of the external load resulting in pain reduction and an improved gait pattern.

Zusammenfassung: This paper introduces a novel orthosis concept in which relief for the knee joint can be provided in either the lateral or the medial compartment with the implementation of a special AFO. This provides an alternative treatment method for unicompartmental knee disorders with great patient compliance.

Zusammenfassung: This is the first report of knee joint loads in patients prescribed a KAFO. Peak loads were highest in the sagittal plane. Malalignment contributed to higher loads. All subjects demonstrated flexion moments at toe off. It is important to look at multiple factors when choosing orthotic components.

Zusammenfassung: The knee orthosis GenuArthro is designed to apply a valgus moment to the knee joint and to re-distribute the intra-articular load of the knee. The results of a short term intervention indicate an increase in walking distance and speed; pain (WOMAC, stiffness and the adduction moments decreased.

Zusammenfassung: The study should show the effect of different kinds of treatment to a knee with osteoarthritis. There have been three groups (without treatment/knee soft support/unloading knee brace) and different clinical scores to evaluate the effect.