Home Orthotics Clinical symptoms Stroke Prosthetics Orthotics Therapy About Stroke A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. Approximately 85% of strokes happen when the artery that supplies blood to the brain becomes blocked (ischemeic). About 13% of strokes happen when a blood vessel ruptures in or near the brain (hemorrhagic). A small percentage of strokes are transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini-strokes. TIAs are different from ischemic strokes because blood flow to the brain is blocked for a short time only – usually no more than five minutes. In approximately 79% of all stroke cases, a blood vessel that supplies the brain is blocked, e.g. by a blood clot. This results in an insufficient blood supply. Nearly 13% of patients suffer exactly the opposite, namely bleeding in the brain, due to damaged vessels. In both cases, the supply of blood to certain regions of the brain is no longer sufficient due to a local circulatory disturbance. Frequency Symptoms Rehabilitation Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, 610,000 of which are first-time cases. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. More than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over have reduced mobility as a result. Stroke costs the United States an estimated $34 billion each year, including the cost of healthcare services, medications to treat stroke, and missed days of work. Orthotic management The products below are designed to help improve mobility after a stroke. Whether a product is suitable for you and whether you are capable of exploiting its full functionality depends on many different factors. Your physical condition, fitness, and a detailed medical examination are all taken into consideration. Your doctor or orthotist will decide which product would be the most appropriate for you. We are happy to support you. Related products Aqualine Carbon Ankle Seven C-Brace Stance control knee brace: E-MAG Active FreeWalk leg brace Manu Neurexa plus Contact Us Ask for our Consumer Support Specialist 800 328 4058 (US) Send an email Stay in touch Sign up to receive occasional updates from Ottobock. Sign up Share with a friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Professionals Global Careers Contact Search Top Prosthetics Lower limb prosthetics Upper limb prosthetics Info for new amputees Success stories Orthotics Solution overview Clinical symptoms Osteoarthritis- less pain. More life. Success Stories Therapy Resources for prosthetics Resources for orthotics About History Fitness Veterans Blog #OttobockCares Ask Aaron Stay connected Contact Us Ottobock North America YouTube Twitter Ottobock Blog Instagram Regulations Financial Coverage Warranty & Service Ottobock local About us Connect with us! Locations - US & Canada Job opportunities ⧉ News Ottobock global Ottobock global ⧉ Foundation ⧉ Worldwide locations ⧉ Copyright by Ottobock © 2020 Terms of use Data Privacy Statement Imprint