Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (42): 7475-7480.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.42.021

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Different types of orthoses in stroke patients with hemiplegia: Functional effects

Wang Yan1, Xiong Jie2   

  1. 1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin  300450, China
    2Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of PAPF, Tianjin  300162, China
  • Received:2013-06-18 Revised:2013-08-10 Online:2013-10-15 Published:2013-10-31
  • Contact: Xiong Jie, M.D., Professor, Chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China drxiongjie@163.com
  • About author:Wang Yan, Associate chief physician, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin 300450, China yuanyang.501@163.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The appropriate choice of orthoses based on hemiplegic patient’s condition can improve motor function recovery in stroke patients.
OBJECTIVE: To review the motor function recovery of stroke patients with hemiplegia wearing different types of orthoses.
METHODS: Application of different types of orthoses in hemiplegic patients was reviewed through access to literature, as well as effects of a variety of orthoses on the recovery of motor functions in hemiplegic patients.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Orthoses can reduce limb muscle tension and muscle spasms, and  improve motor function and overall daily living skills in stroke patients with hemiplegia, which play a variety of roles, including stable support, fixed protection, correction of deformity and functional compensation. However, the long-term therapeutic effect of orthoses cannot be verified because of fewer cases, shorter time for therapeutic observation, and the lack of long-term follow-up. It is necessary to perform long-term follow-up for the verification of long-term efficacy of orthoses. Meanwhile, the appropriate timing for removal of orthoses needs further study.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, orthotic device, walkers, activities of daily living

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