ArticlePloS one2020
Biomechanical influences of gait patterns on knee joint: Kinematic & EMG analysis.
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- Biomechanical Analysis of the Unaffected Limb While Using a Hands-Free Crutch.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Article
- Gait analysis using digital biomarkers including smart shoes in lumbar spinal canal stenosis: a scoping review.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Does category of strength predict return-to-work after occupational injury?BMC public health · 2022Article
- Quadriceps muscle strength at 2 years following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with tibiofemoral joint cartilage volume.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- Quantitative Gait Analysis of Patients with Severe Symptomatic Spinal Stenosis Utilizing the Gait Profile Score: An Observational Clinical Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Observational
- Osteoarthritis induces gender-related changes in the knee range of motion.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAs lumbar spinal stenosis commonly occurs between the L2 and L5 segments, hip abductors are easily affected. However, studies regarding the gait pattern in these patients from the coronal plane have not yet been conducted. PURPOSE: To determine the effects of lumbar spinal stenosis on the gait pattern (stride width and femorotibial angle) and hip abductor surface electromyography in varied stride widths compared with healthy individuals. STUDY
designProspective case-control study.
methodsSeventeen patients and 20 healthy individuals were enrolled. Each participant completed three gait assessments in their normal gait, adducted gait and abducted gait. The femorotibial angle and surface electromyography signals were measured. Pain scores was used to quantify the degree of discomfort in the gluteal area and medial side of the knee.
resultsWhen the hip abductors' surface electromyography signals were normalized by quadriceps femoris, patients group showed significantly higher activation ratios throughout all gait patterns. Generally, surface electromyography signals and ratios were significantly higher during abducted gait compared with a normal gait. Femorotibial angle became significantly closer to the varus in healthy individuals during abducted gait. When femorotibial angle during normal gait was compared between the two groups, patients group exhibited slightly wider stride width and FTA significantly closer to the varus. Pain scores were significantly higher in the patient group and during abducted gait.
conclusionWider stride widths indicated increased relative activation of the hip abductors, closer proximity between femorotibial angle and varus, and increased pain scores for discomfort. The same tendency was observed in patients group when compared with healthy individuals. Widening of stride width in patients group despite abductor weakness suggests that additional muscle recruitment may be needed to maintain balance. Furthermore, such a distinctive gait pattern exerts increased loading on the medial knee, relating to the escalated risk of degenerative knee osteoarthritis.
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