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#1 moha

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 08:54 AM

hello every one
my name is mohamad i live in israel,i was injured in 18-3-2005 ,i had car accident when iback from school (i am 14 years old), i have complete spinal cord injury D8-icant move or feel my legs,i have spasism and reflexes on my legs.
my question is about the-R.G.O- THE DOCTORS TOlled me that maybe i can walk by this brace
any on try this ???
is this effective???
: please write for me
mohammad
tal-hashomeer rehabilitation hospital
israel

#2 Dancingdolphin

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 07:29 PM

Salamalakam Moha

So sorry to hear of your accident.
What is an R.G.O.?

All the best

Karen

#3 moha

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 09:34 PM

hello karen
R.G.O or in his full name-Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO) - A type of long-legbrace used for ambulation by paralyzed people. Uses cables across the back to transfer energy from leg to leg, thereby simulating a more natural gait.you can see its picture in this web:

http://www.cbi.dongn...da-galleria.htm

have nice day
moha
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Posted 20 July 2006 - 09:42 PM

Hi Moha
First of all...sorry for delay in replying to your reply...never checked this thread..
And..sorry..again as i know nothing about it...looks interesting..

Best of luck

Karen

This post has been edited by Dancingdolphin: 20 July 2006 - 09:42 PM