Effects of tactile vibration feedback system on balance function and walking ability of a unilateral transtibial amputee with a prosthesis: A case report.

ABSTRACT

RATIONALE There is still a lack of case reports about tactile vibration feedback devices for the treatment of transtibial amputees so far. This case report aims to introduce a tactile vibration feedback device designed to improve the balance and walking function of the transtibial amputee. PATIENT CONCERNS The amputee was a 20-year-old man with right transtibial amputation in a car accident four years ago. DIAGNOSE The clinical diagnosis of him was "Right transtibial amputation," and the rehabilitation diagnosis was "Motor dysfunction (Balance function abnormality and Gait abnormality)." INTERVENTIONS: The patient was reminded to adjust their posture in time via the tactile vibration feedback device. OUTCOMES: The balance and walking function of the volunteer transtibial amputee was improved. CONCLUSION: The tactile vibration feedback device has the potential to improve the balance and walking function of the transtibial amputee after installation. Potential fields that can be recommended for future research include intelligent prosthetics, feedback training, motor function, prosthetic acceptance, compliance, social communication, and the quality of life.