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Alternative Mobilization by Means of a Novel Orthesis in Patients after Amputation

Barth, U.; Wasseroth, K.; Halloul, Z.; Meyer, F. · NeuroTransmitter · 2020 · Heft 01 · S. 75 bis 80

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Zeitschrift
NeuroTransmitter
Autor:innen
Barth, U.; Wasseroth, K.; Halloul, Z.; Meyer, F.
Ausgabe
Heft 01 / 2020
Jahrgang 158
Seiten
75 bis 80
Erschienen: 2020-02-01 00:00:00
ISSN
1864-6697;1864-6743
DOI
10.1055/a-0871-2612

Zusammenfassung

Abstract Introduction The mobilization of patients with diabetic foot syndrome after surgical treatment by debridement or partial amputation is usually difficult in daily practice and in inpatient care. Aim and Method A case report – with a representative case showing the innovative possibilities of an alternative mobilization option by means of a new orthesis (“iWALK 2.0®”; IWALKFree® Inc., Mansfield, Ontario, Canada) after surgical therapy of diabetic gangrene, exemplified by the successful clinical course. Results The inpatient admission of a 59-year-old male patient revealed septic gangrene of the right foot…

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After Amputation Diabetic Foot Diagnosis Diabetes Mellitus Postoperative Rehabilitation NeuroTransmitter