Relationship between care pathway features and use or non-use of orthotic devices by individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a cross-sectional, exploratory study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2208883
Abstract: PURPOSE Orthotic devices may be prescribed for the management of foot and ankle deformities caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). However, the actual use of these devices is variable. No studies have evaluated the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: charcot marie; orthotic device; marie tooth; device ... See more keywords
Neurological patients and their lower limb orthotics: An observational pilot study about acceptance and satisfaction
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DOI: 10.1177/0309364615592696
Abstract: Background: Although an orthotic device of the lower limb improves the functionality of neurological patients, anecdotally clinical experience suggests that the compliance is rather limited. Objectives: The aim was to determine the satisfaction and acceptance… read more here.
Keywords: orthotic device; lower limb; neurological patients; acceptance ... See more keywords
Clinical evaluation of the effectiveness of a new orthotic device for the non-operative treatment of scoliosis
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DOI: 10.3233/thc-209023
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Bracing is one of the oldest non-operative treatments for patients with scoliosis. However, a wide variety of braces is used, and some show no effect, while others show conflicting results. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: orthotic device; treatment; scoliosis; non operative ... See more keywords