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A J Gear1, F Suber, J G Neal

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908, USA.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|April 3, 1999
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Assistive devices enable passive standing for individuals with spinal cord injuries, mitigating risks like burns and bone demineralization. These innovations improve daily living for people with disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) have anesthetic skin, increasing burn injury risk.
  • Chronic immobilization from SCI leads to bone demineralization, urinary calculi, cardiovascular instability, and reduced mobility.
  • Rehabilitation engineering offers solutions for managing SCI complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe unique assistive devices for passive standing in individuals with disabilities.
  • To highlight improvements in daily living facilitated by these devices.
  • To address the high-risk population of SCI patients prone to burn injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of innovations in rehabilitation engineering.
  • Description of unique mechanical devices enabling passive standing.

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  • Focus on assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Passive standing counteracts negative effects of chronic immobilization and SCI.
    • Reported benefits include prevention of bone demineralization and urinary calculi.
    • Improved cardiovascular stability, joint range of motion, and muscular tone are observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Assistive devices for passive standing are crucial for SCI patients.
    • These innovations enhance daily living and mitigate health risks.
    • Rehabilitation engineering plays a vital role in improving quality of life for people with disabilities.