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Observational studyInternational orthopaedics2018

Long-term pathological gait pattern changes after talus fractures - dynamic measurements with a new insole.

Benedikt J Braun, Patrick Pelz, Nils T Veith, Mika Rollmann, Moritz Klein, Steven C Herath, Jörg H Holstein, Tim Pohlemann

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Observational study in International orthopaedics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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  9. Closed Limb Fractures With Compromised Vascularization: A Narrative Review.Clinical medicine insights. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders · 2019
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Authors and funding

8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Benedikt J BraunDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany. benedikt.braun@uks.eu.
Patrick PelzDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Nils T VeithDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Mika RollmannDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Moritz KleinDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Steven C HerathDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Jörg H HolsteinDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Tim PohlemannDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Building 57, Kirrbergerstr. 1, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
Saarland University · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of the current study was to describe long-term gait changes after talus fractures, identify patterns associated with poor outcome and discuss possible treatment options based on dynamic gait analysis.

methodsTwenty-seven patients were followed-up clinically and via gait analysis after talus fracture osteosynthesis. Continuous dynamic pedobarography with a gait analysis insole was performed on a standardized parcours consisting of different gait tasks and matched to the outcome.

resultsMean follow-up was 78.3 months (range 21-150), mean AOFAS and Olerud-Molander scores 66 (range 20-100) and 54 (range 15-100). Significant correlations between fracture classification and osteoarthritis (Hawkins: r

conclusionsTalus fractures lead to chronic gait changes and restricted function. Dynamic pedobarography can identify patterns associated with poor results. The observed gait patterns suggest that changes can be addressed by physical therapy and customized orthoses to improve overall outcome. The presented insole and measurement protocol are immediately feasible as a diagnostic and rehabilitation aid.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnkle FracturesFollow-Up StudiesFoot OrthosesFracture Fixation, InternalGaitGait AnalysisHumansMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTalusFractureGait analysisPedobarographyTalus

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PMID29297103
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