The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) have major consequences on the patient’s health and life. Voluntary muscle paralysis caused by spinal cord damage affects the patient’s independence. Following SCI, an irreversible motor and sensory deficit occurs (spasticity, muscle paralysis, atrophy, pain, gait disorde...
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| author | Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento Anamaria Gherle Nicoleta Negrut Simona Gabriela Bungau Anca Maria Sabau Andrei-Flavius Radu Alexa Florina Bungau Delia Mirela Tit Bogdan Uivaraseanu Timea Claudia Ghitea Diana Uivarosan |
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| description | Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) have major consequences on the patient’s health and life. Voluntary muscle paralysis caused by spinal cord damage affects the patient’s independence. Following SCI, an irreversible motor and sensory deficit occurs (spasticity, muscle paralysis, atrophy, pain, gait disorders, pain). This pathology has implications on the whole organism: on the osteoarticular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, skin, metabolic disorders, and neuro-psychic systems. The rehabilitation process for a subject having SCIs can be considered complex, since the pathophysiological mechanism and biochemical modifications occurring at the level of spinal cord are not yet fully elucidated. This review aims at evaluating the impact of robotic-assisted rehabilitation in subjects who have suffered SCI, both in terms of regaining mobility as a major dysfunction in patients with SCI, but also in terms of improving overall fitness and cardiovascular function, respiratory function, as well as the gastrointestinal system, bone density and finally the psychosocial issues, based on multiple clinical trials, and pilot studies. The researched literature in the topic revealed that in order to increase the chances of neuro-motor recovery and to obtain satisfactory results, the combination of robotic therapy, a complex recovery treatment and specific medication is one of the best decisions. Furthermore, the use of these exoskeletons facilitates better/greater autonomy for patients, as well as optimal social integration. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54e99830bce247818db806631cce5c2f2023-11-24T01:11:19ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442022-10-015810144710.3390/medicina58101447The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated ComplicationsCarmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento0Anamaria Gherle1Nicoleta Negrut2Simona Gabriela Bungau3Anca Maria Sabau4Andrei-Flavius Radu5Alexa Florina Bungau6Delia Mirela Tit7Bogdan Uivaraseanu8Timea Claudia Ghitea9Diana Uivarosan10Department of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaPresident Medcenter Baile Felix, 417500 Baile Felix, RomaniaDepartment of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sport, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410028 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaSpinal cord injuries (SCIs) have major consequences on the patient’s health and life. Voluntary muscle paralysis caused by spinal cord damage affects the patient’s independence. Following SCI, an irreversible motor and sensory deficit occurs (spasticity, muscle paralysis, atrophy, pain, gait disorders, pain). This pathology has implications on the whole organism: on the osteoarticular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, skin, metabolic disorders, and neuro-psychic systems. The rehabilitation process for a subject having SCIs can be considered complex, since the pathophysiological mechanism and biochemical modifications occurring at the level of spinal cord are not yet fully elucidated. This review aims at evaluating the impact of robotic-assisted rehabilitation in subjects who have suffered SCI, both in terms of regaining mobility as a major dysfunction in patients with SCI, but also in terms of improving overall fitness and cardiovascular function, respiratory function, as well as the gastrointestinal system, bone density and finally the psychosocial issues, based on multiple clinical trials, and pilot studies. The researched literature in the topic revealed that in order to increase the chances of neuro-motor recovery and to obtain satisfactory results, the combination of robotic therapy, a complex recovery treatment and specific medication is one of the best decisions. Furthermore, the use of these exoskeletons facilitates better/greater autonomy for patients, as well as optimal social integration.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/10/1447spinal cord injuriesassociated complicationsrobotic devicesneuro-motor rehabilitationrecovery |
| spellingShingle | Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento Anamaria Gherle Nicoleta Negrut Simona Gabriela Bungau Anca Maria Sabau Andrei-Flavius Radu Alexa Florina Bungau Delia Mirela Tit Bogdan Uivaraseanu Timea Claudia Ghitea Diana Uivarosan The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications Medicina spinal cord injuries associated complications robotic devices neuro-motor rehabilitation recovery |
| title | The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications |
| title_full | The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications |
| title_fullStr | The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications |
| title_short | The Outcomes of Robotic Rehabilitation Assisted Devices Following Spinal Cord Injury and the Prevention of Secondary Associated Complications |
| title_sort | outcomes of robotic rehabilitation assisted devices following spinal cord injury and the prevention of secondary associated complications |
| topic | spinal cord injuries associated complications robotic devices neuro-motor rehabilitation recovery |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/10/1447 |
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