Robotic therapy expands recovery window for stroke patients

December 3, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. Robotic therapy expands recovery window for stroke patients By Kristen Minogue With the help of new robotic training, victims of stroke may be able to extend the narrow six-month window to regain their mobility, according to a recent study presented at the RSNA conference Wednesday. Between 80% and 90% of stroke survivors experience motion problems, according Dr. A. Aria Tzika, director of the NMR Surgical Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. Almost two-thirds of stroke survivors can't use the affected hand in their everyday activities after six months.

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