The effect of functional calibration methods on gait kinematics in adolescents with idiopathic rotational deformity of the femur

Functional calibration methods were less accurate in determining the hip joint center location than the conventional calibration method and resulted in a knee joint axis that was less internally rotated. Importantly, there was less knee joint angle crosstalk during gait when using the functional method. Although differences between methods on gait kinematics were within clinically acceptable limits for the sagittal plane, relatively larger differences on transversal hip kinematics may hold clinical importance.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - June 10, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ramon J. Boekesteijn, Myrthe P.F. van de Ven, Lise M. Wilders, Pepijn Bisseling, Brenda E. Groen, Katrijn Smulders Source Type: research