Efficacy of a Low-Cost Weight-Bearing Sensitivity Incentivator After Lower Limb Surgery
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Accurate adherence to partial weight-bearing instructions is critical for successful rehabilitation after lower limb surgery, yet traditional training methods often fail to ensure consistent patient compliance. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel, low-cost tactile biofeedback device ("weight-bearing sensitivity enhancer") designed to enhance patients’ perception of load applications during recovery. A total of 34 patients undergoing rehabilitation after surgeries such as femoral fracture repair, hip arthroplasty, or knee arthroplasty were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (using the biofeedback device) or a control group (standard care). The primary outcome measured was the discrepancy between the recommended and actual partial weight-bearing, assessed digitally at multiple intervals. Patients using the biofeedback device significantly reduced this discrepancy compared to controls, demonstrating statistically significant improvements in accurate weight-bearing (p < 0.05). Conversely, the control group showed no meaningful improvement. These findings suggest that integrating this affordable tactile feedback system into postoperative rehabilitation protocols effectively promotes correct partial weight-bearing. Further research involving larger and more diverse patient populations is necessary to validate these preliminary results and confirm the long-term efficacy and generalizability of the device.
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- Titre Crossref
- Efficacy of a Low-Cost Weight-Bearing Sensitivity Incentivator After Lower Limb Surgery
- Date Crossref
- 22/04/2025
- Éditeur
- MDPI AG
- Type
- posted-content
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Ospedale degli Infermi pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Repubblica e Cantone Ticino pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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University of Insubria Department of Medicine and Technological Innovation pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Department of Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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Novaggio Rehabilitation Clinic pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
Ospedale degli Infermi, Repubblica e Cantone Ticino et Department of Medicine and Technological Innovation — University of Insubria, avec 3 autres affiliations.
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