Orthopedic services as a tool of medical rehabilitation of patients with foot drop syndrome

Abstract

Objective To study the features of the rehabilitation of patients with foot drop syndrome and to develop recommendations for the appointment of technical means of rehabilitation (TMR) for this pathology. Material and methods Retrospective analysis of the survey data of 375 patients in need of lower limb orthosis was carried out. General clinical and biomechanical methods were used to study the disturbances of statodynamic function of the musculoskeletal system. Results and conclusion The results confirm that patients with foot drop syndrome have disturbances of support, stability, symmetry and rhythmicity of walking and, as a result, a significant deterioration in the quality of life. It has been established that the patients is not fully provided with orthoses and orthopedic shoes appointed to compensate for impaired function. Practitioners and rehabilitation specialists have difficulties in substantiating the needs and recommendations of TMR for a particular patient. The presented medical and technical requirements for product designs, the methodology for determining the need for them and recommendations for the appointment of TMR will contribute to the successful rehabilitation of patients with foot drop syndrome.