By one year after injury, 85% of patients have a full recovery; patients with symptoms persisting for longer than one year are classified as suffering from the persistent postconcussive syndrome. Many patients have a full recovery, and the symptoms of instability go away. Most patients have a full recovery; however, heavy infections can lead to chronic, disabling disease and even death. Many patients have a full recovery, though 10-20% of patients may have continued instability of the shoulder after arthroscopic surgery.
Today, cutting-edge robotics technology is revolutionizing how stroke is diagnosed (telemedicine) and treated (robot assisted therapy). Recent clinical trials have shown that robot-assisted therapy may help stroke patients regain arm movements, even years after a disabling stroke. A monitor attached to the robot plays a series of video games to encourage patients to extend their arms, with the assistance of the robot. Robot assisted therapy is only one tool in the arsenal for stroke rehabilitation. They are also assisting on the frontline to quicken the process of stroke diagnosis.
Providing both patients and their closest family members with...