The improvement of the lower limb exoskeletons on the gait of patients with spinal cord injury A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) often leads to paralysis and affects various bodily functions. Improving walking ability is crucial for SCI patients' return to society and reduces their healthcare costs; therefore, lower limb rehabilitation is essential. Lower limb exoskeleton robots are advanced devices designed to mimic human movement, assisting patients in walking and performing specific tasks. They represent a novel approach to gait training for individuals with lower limb motor dysfunction. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effectiveness of lower limb exoskeletons in improving gait function in patients with SCI, compared with placebo or other treatments.

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  The review intends to provide evidence on the effectiveness and safety of lower limb exoskeletons in improving lower limb function for patients with spinal cord injury.
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  The study anticipates that lower limb exoskeletons, as a rehabilitation training method, have the potential to improve walking ability and reduce complications in SCI patients.
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  The review acknowledges that different exoskeleton types and injury types may introduce heterogeneity, and variations in measurement instruments could exist across studies.