Robotic Gait Training in an Adolescent with Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis: A Case Report

Transverse myelitis is a rare spinal cord condition that can cause severe motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction. This case report describes a 16-year-old male with incomplete paraplegia due to idiopathic transverse myelitis who underwent robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) using the EKSO exoskeleton, integrated into an intensive rehabilitation programme. After one month, he showed significant improvements in gait speed, dynamic balance, effort tolerance, and trunk mobility. RAGT promoted better weight distribution and reduced compensatory patterns during ambulation. The intervention proved safe and clinically beneficial, highlighting the potential of robotic technologies as effective adjuncts in paediatric spinal cord injury rehabilitation.