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Assessment of Hip and Lumbar Spine Range of Motion After Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Single Camera Markerless System.

Anastasios G Roustemis, Panagiotis Gavriil, Apostolos Z Skouras, Dimitra Melissaridou, Spyridon Sioutis, Ioannis Trikoupis, Vasileios Karampikas, Konstantinos Avgerinos, Pavlos Altsitzioglou, Panagiotis Koulouvaris and 2 more

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Anastasios G Roustemis1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Panagiotis Gavriil1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Apostolos Z Skouras1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Excellence, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Dimitra Melissaridou1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Spyridon Sioutis1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Ioannis Trikoupis1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Vasileios Karampikas1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Konstantinos Avgerinos1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Pavlos Altsitzioglou1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Panagiotis Koulouvaris1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.
Olga Savvidou1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.

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Abstract

backgroundTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most cost-effective and successful procedures in orthopedics. However, assessing the post-operative range of motion (ROM) remains a challenge due to the limitations of traditional measurement methods. This study aimed to evaluate hip and spine ROM post-operatively and single-leg balance, using a single-camera markerless motion capture system, and compare outcomes with pre-operative ROM and with an age-matched healthy control group.

methodsAn interventional study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2021. Twenty patients with hip osteoarthritis underwent THA and were assessed using a single-camera markerless system (Kinetisense software). Measurements were taken one month pre-operatively and one year post-operatively.

resultsSignificant improvements were observed in hip and lumbar spine ROM variables after THA. The most notable enhancements were in hip and spinal flexion. Compared to the control group, the THA group showed minor deficits in hip ROM, particularly in external rotation. Single-leg balance demonstrated improved stability post-operatively.

conclusionsThe single-camera markerless motion capture system offers a promising alternative for assessing hip and lumbar spine ROM, presenting potential advantages over manual goniometry and traditional 3D motion capture systems. Using this system for the evaluation of patients after THA, it seems that THA significantly enhances hip and lumbar spine ROM. Future research should focus on validating the accuracy of markerless systems.

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joint kinematicsmarkerless motion capturemonocular human motion capturerehabilitationtotal hip replacement

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PMID39219940
PMCPMC11364358

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