Miroslav had been looking for new ways to help his patients come back to mobility when he found out about the clinical trials of prototype smart crutch devices developed by ComeBack Mobility.
According to Miroslav: “Gunshot fractures almost always split bones into multiple smaller pieces, so protected weight bearing is crucial for optimal recovery. There is no single, ready-made rehabilitation program; it should always be individualized. Since getting the right amount of weight bearing can be challenging for the patient, just as it is for the doctor to monitor whether their instructions are being followed, I am glad to have had a device that makes this possible“.
Miroslav spoke about the trials in more detail in his presentation on “Optimization of Long-Bone Fracture Treatment Using a Motion Monitoring Program” delivered within the framework of a scientific and practical conference on “Rehabilitation and Prosthetics/Orthotics of the 21st Century: Problems, Prospects and International Standards for Restoring Mobility” that took place on April 15th in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Clinical Trials
Femur X-rays 2 Month After Surgery
– No signs of implant migration
– Visible fracture union
Pain, Step & Load Dynamics
Indicators:
– Pain, VAS
– Number of steps, hundreds
– Load, % body weight
Over the course of eight weeks, the patient’s pain gradually decreased while the load on the operated limb and the number of steps increased. A week after surgery, the patient was prescribed 10% touch-toe weight bearing, which then progressed to 60% body weight by the 8th week.
Reduced Risk of Complications
– Osteomyelitis – by 1.2% ↓
– Pseudarthrosis – by 2.1% ↓
– Contracture of the large joints – by 8.1% ↓
(as opposed to the control group)
Miroslav’s Opinion on the Prototype Devices
In summary, Miroslav is satisfied with the work of the prototypes and is going to use the final product in his future practice to assist his patients in restoring functions of support and walking.
