Clinical and radiographic characterization of three-dimensional gait profiles of patients with knee osteoarthritis

Our findings suggest that most clinical and radiographic characteristics commonly measured in clinical practice did not differ significantly among knee osteoarthritis patients with the four different gait profiles. The only exception was a higher BMI noted in those with gait profile 4; however, it remains unclear whether it can cause varus thrust or rotation rigidity. The incorporation of three-dimensional motion analysis to identify gait profiles provided clinical insights beyond the limitations of traditional clinical assessments.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research