Nerve or Stroke Damage
Issues due to nerve or stroke damage can be debilitating, but it does not have to mean a life sentence of pain and instability. Knee braces can act as a key support for those combatting nerve or stroke damage.
Understanding Nerve and Stroke Damage
Nerve damage or damage from a stroke may result in muscle weakness and control, muscle atrophy, twitching (also known as fasciculation), and paralysis. These condition impact the patient’s ability to walk and perform day to day activities, and may affect motion of the knee, ankle and hip joints.
Benefits of Knee Braces for Nerve or Stroke Damage
Icarus’ braces stabilize the joint and the tensioning mechanism allows the user to modify the amount of assistance to address their needs. The dynamic hinge provides the patient with both stability to prevent buckling of the knee, while also improving their gait. Depending on the joints impacted, Icarus can provide a unique solution to restore the patient’s mobility. The Ascender knee brace supports the knee, while the Hercules KAFO supports the knee and ankle. The Hermes AFO provides a dorsi-assist function for patients with drop-foot. Icarus’ braces have helped patients with stroke and nerve damage restore their activity and confidence of movement.
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THE STATISTICS
Nerves around the knee joint can be damaged due to a variety of reasons, but the most common causes include sports-related injuries, occupational injuries, and medical procedures (such as knee arthroscopy).
The main nerves in the knee region are the tibial nerve, the peroneal nerve, and the saphenous nerve. If injured, these nerves can cause an individual immense pain and must be promptly addressed.
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