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The aim of the present study was to report on adverse events
encountered with robotic-assisted treadmill therapy in children and adolescents
with gait disorders. METHODS: Eighty-nine patients who underwent a trial of
robotic assisted treadmill therapy in the two participating centres were
analysed. Demographic data and safety data of the patients were analysed using
descriptive statistics. RESULTS: In 38 (42.7%) out of 89 patients, adverse events
were documented. Most commonly, mild skin erythema at the sites of the cuffs of
the device and muscle pain were encountered. In five patients (5.6%), open skin
lesions (n = 2), joint pain (n = 2) or tendinopathy (n = 1) limited the
continuation of the therapy with the Lokomat. No severe side-effects emerged.
CONCLUSIONS: Robotic assisted treadmill therapy is a safe method to enable longer
periods of gait therapy in children and adolescents with gait disorders.

Langue : ANGLAIS