International Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Research
Open AccessControlled Ankle Motion Walkers: Similar, but not the Same
Authors: Michael S Ginzburg, Rachel White.
Abstract
Controlled Ankle Motion walkers (CAMs) are prefabricated ankle-foot interventions commonly used to address a broad range of orthopedic and vascular diagnoses. Variants from this intervention types appear to have differing kinematic features despite being described by the same billing codes and regarded as belonging to the same intervention strategy. The relatively low application complexity, cost, and profit margins of these devices can place barriers to the detailed evaluation and device selection that would lead to optimal healthcare outcomes. Technical analysis of 4 commercially available and established CAM walkers revealed differing magnitudes of forefoot and heel rockers as well as a range of non-kinematic features that impact user acceptance and healthcare outcomes.
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