articleAmerican Journal of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSep 6, 2012Closed access

The ReWalk Powered Exoskeleton to Restore Ambulatory Function to Individuals with Thoracic-Level Motor-Complete Spinal Cord Injury

AEAlberto EsquenaziMTMukul TalatyAPAndrew PackelMSMichael Saulino

Moss Rehabilitation Hospital

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Abstract

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the safety and performance of ReWalk in enabling people with paraplegia due to spinal cord injury to carry out routine ambulatory functions.

Design

This was an open, noncomparative, nonrandomized study of the safety and performance of the ReWalk powered exoskeleton. All 12 subjects have completed the active intervention; three remain in long-term follow-up.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Ambulatory
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Spasticity
  • Exoskeleton
  • Powered exoskeleton
  • Rehabilitation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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