A case of effective exoskeleton habilitation and rehabilitation of a patient with obstetric Duchenne—Erb palsy

Background. The use of passive exoskeletons after orthopedic and neurosurgical interventions in patients with obstetric paralysis is positioned as an innovative approach to overcome the limitations of traditional methods of rehabilitation and habilitation. Objective. To demonstrate the results of using the passive exoskeleton «EXAR-34» in complex habilitation and rehabilitation of a patient with consequences of obstetric injury to the brachial plexus in the form of Duchenne—Erb palsy. Material and methods. Anamnesis was collected, medical documentation was analyzed, goniometry, and neurological status were studied. Results. After a series of orthopedic surgical interventions in the patient with Duchenne—Erbe obstetric paralysis traditional methods of habilitation and rehabilitation carried out for six years did not allow to achieve satisfactory functional results. The inclusion of the passive exoskeleton «EXAR-34» in the complex of rehabilitation measures in a short time led to an expansion of the volume of active movements in the joints of the paretic limb. Conclusion. The obtained clinical experience demonstrates the high potential of using the EXAR-34 passive exoskeleton in complex habilitation and rehabilitation of patients with obstetric paralysis.