Lehmann J F, Stonebridge J B, de Latuer B J
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1977 Feb;58(2):72-80.
A detailed analysis of the biomechanical and physiological function of pneumatic orthoses comparing them to the standard double upright knee ankle orthoses was performed in three patients with different lesion levels. The results suggest that the main value of the long pneumatic orthosis is for early mobilization of the patient. In addition, the long pneumatic orthosis provides hip and trunk stabilization for marginal walkers who walk for exercise purposes. It is likely that most long-term functional ambulators will choose the standard knee ankle orthosis (KAO). The study dose not represent a statistical sample; therefore generalization must be limited.
对三名不同损伤水平的患者进行了详细的生物力学和生理功能分析，将气动矫形器与标准双立柱膝踝矫形器进行比较。结果表明，长气动矫形器的主要价值在于患者的早期活动。此外，长气动矫形器为出于锻炼目的行走的边缘步行者提供髋部和躯干稳定。大多数长期功能性步行者可能会选择标准膝踝矫形器（KAO）。该研究并非统计样本；因此，概括必须有限。
