Robotic device-assisted knee extension training during the early postoperative period after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: a case report

Robotic device-assisted knee extension training during the early postoperative period after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: a case report

Abstract Background Maintenance or restoration of a good range of motion of the knee is one of the most important outcomes following knee surgery. According to previous studies, opening wedge high tibial osteotomy enables better recovery of range of motion in knee flexion than that achievable after...

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Main Authors: Tomokazu Yoshioka, Shigeki Kubota, Hisashi Sugaya, Kojiro Hyodo, Kaishi Ogawa, Yu Taniguchi, Akihiro Kanamori, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Masashi Yamazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy
Rehabilitation
Range of motion
Wearable robot suit
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1367-3

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