Strachan R K, Cook J, Wilkie W, Kennedy N S
Paraplegia. 1985 Oct;23(5):295-305. doi: 10.1038/sc.1985.47.
Pneumatic orthoses were used to mobilise eight post-traumatic thoracic paraplegic males whose progress was monitored for two years. The pneumatic orthosis was more likely to be used than pelvic brace and calipers mainly due to increased support for the pelvis and the thoracolumbar spine. The effects of the orthosis and the mobilisation upon patient physiology were studied. Beneficial effects upon cardiovascular and respiratory systems were noted and increases in total body calcium after mobilisation were found. Contraindications to fitting the orthosis include severe spasms, obesity and scoliosis.
对8名创伤后胸段截瘫男性患者使用气动矫形器进行活动，并对其进展情况进行了两年的监测。气动矫形器比骨盆支架和夹腿器更常被使用，主要是因为它对骨盆和胸腰椎的支撑作用增强。研究了该矫形器及活动对患者生理机能的影响。结果发现，该矫形器对心血管和呼吸系统有有益影响，且活动后全身钙含量增加。佩戴该矫形器的禁忌证包括严重痉挛、肥胖和脊柱侧弯。
