How to determine the seat length of a wheelchair
The correct length of the seat is 6.5 centimeters from the front edge of the cushion behind the knee, about 4 finger widths after the disabled person sits down. If…
Category: Congenital knee deformity
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An introduction to congenital knee hyperextension and dislocation
There are three types of congenital knee hyperextension and dislocation deformities: Type I: congenital knee hyperextension Type II: congenital knee hyperextension combined with tibial subluxation Type III: congenital knee hyperextension…
Orthopaedic principles of limb deformity
One way to study the relationship between neuropathy and skeletal muscle problems is to consider central neuropathy as the primary lesion and changes in the skeletal muscle system as secondary…
Cryogenic thermoplastic sheets in orthopedics
In orthopedics, we can correct and fix common fractures, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, and scar contractures, as well as post-operative fixation of scoliosis and post-operative fixation of fractures with the…
The role of walking aids
1, maintain balance; such as the elderly, non-central disorders of lower limb weakness, lower limb spasticity and poor foreshortening, the center of gravity shift can not balance and other obstacles,…
Types and functions of lower limb orthoses
Orthotics are extracorporeal support devices used for the limbs and trunk to improve the dysfunction of the human nerve, muscle and skeletal system for the purpose of biomechanical principles. Orthotics…
Classification, advantages and disadvantages of lower limb orthoses
I. Hip, knee, ankle and foot orthoses (HKAFO), including. 1.RGO: Principle: Use the mechanical hip joint on both sides of the hip joint to drive the patient to stand and walk therapeutically,…
Equipment required for functional training of lower limb prosthesis
(1) parallel bars: height adjustable, length over 6 meters. (2) Mirror: for observing walking posture. (3) sticker tape: for marking on the ground, 2.5 cm wide. Parallel bar in the middle of…
Is surgery required for internal and external knee valgus, and what type of surgery is most appropriate?
At present, as China enters an aging society, the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing, so the number of patients with internal and external deformities is also increasing, many elderly people,…
Rehabilitation methods for knee varicoceles
Classification of knee retroflexion. Knee retroflexion, also known as knee hyperextension, and knee anteversion, where the knee joint is angled backwards are all in this category. According to the cause it can…