《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2008, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (09): 868-869.

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Application of Prosthesis and Orthosis and Physical Therapy for Walking Ability in Meningomyelocele:A Case Reported

PEI Qian,CAO Xue-jun, YAO Shen-si, et al   

  1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Charity Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2008-07-01 Published:2008-09-01 Online:2008-09-01

Abstract: Objective To apply the prosthesis and orthosis to improve the walking ability of patients after meningomyelocele.Methods A case was reported.Results and Conclusion After wearing prosthesis and orthosis combined with physical therapy for 3 weeks,She could walk 1000 m with only one hand crutch and the speed reached to 36 m/min.

Key words: meningomyelocele, orthosis, prosthesis, physical therapy, walking