Tetraplegic ambulation with the ORLAU swivel walker: a case report
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Tetraplegic ambulation with the ORLAU swivel walker: a case report
Abstract
The ORLAU Swivel Walker which had previously been used by children with spina bifida. has been modified so that it is now being successfully used by spinal cord paralysed patients. This is a case study of a C7 traumatic tetraplegic patient who has used the ORLAU swivel walker for 5 years.
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