Application of a newly developed upper limb single-joint hybrid assistive limb for postoperative C5 paralysis: An initial case report indicating its safety and feasibility

• Published in: Journal of clinical neuroscience Vol. 50; pp. 268 - 271
• Main Authors: Kubota, Shigeki, Abe, Tetsuya, Koda, Masao, Kadone, Hideki, Shimizu, Yukiyo, Mataki, Yuki, Noguchi, Hiroshi, Fujii, Kengo, Marushima, Aiki, Funayama, Toru, Kawamoto, Hiroaki, Hada, Yasushi, Sankai, Yoshiyuki, Yamazaki, Masashi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Aged; Arm; Exoskeleton Device; Feasibility Studies; Humans; Male; Muscle, Skeletal; Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects; Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament - surgery; Paralysis - etiology; Paralysis - rehabilitation; Postoperative C5 paralysis; Postoperative Complications - rehabilitation; Rehabilitation; Upper Extremity; Upper limb single-joint hybrid assistive limb (HAL-SJ); Wearable robot; Upper limb single-joint hybrid assistive limb (HAL-SJ); Wearable robot; Rehabilitation; Postoperative C5 paralysis

•Upper limb HAL-SJ treatment could be implemented for postoperative bilateral C5 paralysis.•Upper limb HAL-SJ treatment could be safely.•Upper limb HAL-SJ treatment has the potential to be an effective rehabilitation tool. Postoperative C5 paralysis is a serious complication of cervical spine surger...