Use of Exoskeletons in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Paraplegia Patients

Abstract

This chapter presents a review that includes five robotic exoskeletons used in the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients, highlighting the qualities of each one and offering the doctor and the rehabilitator a tool to select the exoskeleton that is most appropriate to the needs of their patient and a more satisfying and integral therapy. A systematic search was carried out in different platforms of scientific interest, the publications that met the inclusion criteria were selected. The information collected was classified and synthesized, resulting in a review that covers the five most relevant exoskeletons for the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients. Concluding with a tool that helps the therapist select the most appropriate exoskeleton for each patient.

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“…8 However, the exoskeletons are prohibitively costly (65 000-100 000 $) and may not be available universally. 9 However, many RCTs and Cochrane meta-analysis have shown that robotic exoskeletons have not yielded robust advantages. 10,11 However, the disappointing results with conservative treatment led to search for operative procedures.…”