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ArticlePloS one2018

A three dimensional multiplane kinematic model for bilateral hind limb gait analysis in cats.

Nathan P Brown, Gina E Bertocci, Kimberly A Cheffer, Dena R Howland

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Nathan P BrownDepartment of Bioengineering, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America.
Gina E BertocciDepartment of Bioengineering, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America.
Kimberly A ChefferKentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America.
Dena R HowlandKentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0001-7277-2550

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Altered Motor Function & Force Feedback After Spinal Cord InjuryR01NS097781 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · PI HOWLAND, DENA R., NICHOLS, T. RICHARD · 2017 to 2021
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Force Feedback Redistribution & Eccentric-Focused Rehab post-SCII01RX002316 · VA · LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL MEDICAL CENTER · PI HOWLAND, DENA R. · 2017 to 2022
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NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS097781RRD VA I01 RX002316
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundKinematic gait analysis is an important noninvasive technique used for quantitative evaluation and description of locomotion and other movements in healthy and injured populations. Three dimensional (3D) kinematic analysis offers additional outcome measures including internal-external rotation not characterized using sagittal plane (2D) analysis techniques.

methodsThe objectives of this study were to 1) develop and evaluate a 3D hind limb multiplane kinematic model for gait analysis in cats using joint coordinate systems, 2) implement and compare two 3D stifle (knee) prediction techniques, and 3) compare flexion-extension determined using the multiplane model to a sagittal plane model. Walking gait was recorded in 3 female adult cats (age = 2.9 years, weight = 3.5 ± 0.2 kg). Kinematic outcomes included flexion-extension, internal-external rotation, and abduction-adduction of the hip, stifle, and tarsal (ankle) joints.

resultsEach multiplane stifle prediction technique yielded similar findings. Joint angles determined using markers placed on skin above bony landmarks in vivo were similar to joint angles determined using a feline hind limb skeleton in which markers were placed directly on landmarks ex vivo. Differences in hip, stifle, and tarsal joint flexion-extension were demonstrated when comparing the multiplane model to the sagittal plane model.

conclusionsThis multiplane cat kinematic model can predict joint rotational kinematics as a tool that can quantify frontal, transverse, and sagittal plane motion. This model has multiple advantages given its ability to characterize joint internal-external rotation and abduction-adduction. A further, important benefit is greater accuracy in representing joint flexion-extension movements.

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Gait AnalysisModels, AnatomicAnimalsAnkle JointBiomechanical PhenomenaCatsFemaleGaitHindlimbKnee JointLocomotionRange of Motion, Articular

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PMID30080884
PMCPMC6078300

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