[The head-up-orthosis - a good solution for ambulant patients with Dropped-head-syndrome] - Publication

Publication

[The head-up-orthosis - a good solution for ambulant patients with Dropped-head-syndrome]

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 14, 2012

Czell D, Weber Markus

Citation

Czell D, Weber M. [The head-up-orthosis - a good solution for ambulant patients with Dropped-head-syndrome]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2012; 101:1499-502.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis (Bern 1994) 2012; 101

Publication Date

Nov 14, 2012

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

1499-502

Brief description/objective

Severe paresis of the neck muscles, dystonia or an increased activation of the head flexor can lead to dropped-head syndrome. It can be based on various neurological diseases. We present a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with severe paresis of the head extensor muscles, which led to a dropped-head syndrome. Usual advices did not permit an adequate swallowing and breathing. The new developed device (head-up) can be adjusted on the individual needs which lead to a marked improvement in quality of life of the patient. Especially for ambulatory patients with Dropped-head syndrome is the «head-up» a very good solution.