ArticleSports health2026
Changes and Compensatory Gait Mechanisms in Lower Extremity Kinematics in Patients With ACL Rupture: A Cross-sectional Controlled Study.
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backgroundAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is associated with knee instability and compensatory gait adaptations, which are relevant to rehabilitation planning. HYPOTHESIS: Patients with ACL rupture would show altered bilateral hip, knee, and ankle gait kinematics. STUDY
designCross-sectional study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.
methodsA total of 40 participants were enrolled, including 22 patients with recent ACL ruptures and 18 healthy subjects. Participants walked on a treadmill at 4 km/h while wearing 17 inertial sensors. Ten normalized gait cycles were used to compare bilateral hip, knee, and ankle kinematics.
resultsPatients with ACL rupture demonstrated altered lower-extremity kinematics compared with healthy subjects. Hip external rotation was reduced bilaterally (
conclusionACL rupture was associated with gait alterations involving both lower extremities, with bilateral hip and ankle kinematic changes and reduced maximum knee flexion mainly on the affected side. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Recognition of bilateral kinematic changes after ACL rupture may help clinicians assess both limbs and guide rehabilitation focused on restoring functional gait patterns.
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