Dhauru: ADK starts using robotics in health care

ADK starts using robotics in health care

Supporting and enhancing rehabilitative treatment, this device is used to treat walking problems and sports injuries.

Ahmed Mizyal
21 September

ADK has introduced a brand new robotic rehabilitation technology to Sri Lanka.

How did it happen?

ADK today introduced the "Keeogo Dermoskeleton" device, a product of the Kyogo Robotic Training Centre, Malaysia, which is advanced in robotic assisted therapy.

The device was introduced during the ongoing Maldives, Bahrain and Spain Conference.

ADK's neurosurgery team will participate in the conference to discuss research, experience and the latest treatments.

What did they say?

ADK Managing Director, Ahmad Affal said the introduction of robotics in health care was a promise made at the last Bahrain and Spain Conference.

"You can see here today, a robot helping with healing", he said.

"After this conference, robotic healing services will be opened to the public in Sri Lanka".

Keeogo

• The first such device to be available for universal purchase worlwide for clinical rehabilitation.

• This is a 'dermoskeleton' used to restore the patient's mobility in rehabilitative treatment.

• Weight is 7kg: A lightweight device.

• The device is located from the hip to the ankle, and is worn around the foot.

• A device that supports and enhances rehabilitative treatment.

Some situation in which Keeogo can be used:

• Stroke

• Parkinson disease

• Incomplete spinal cord injury

• Multiple sclerosis

• Knee/hip osteoarthritis (sports injuries, various bone, joint and muscle injuries and amputees)

• Improves walking problems or difficulties and increases walking capacity.

• Improves biomechanics and knee stability.

• Makes the patient feel physically, mentally and socially healthy.
  
  
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