Gait pattern analysis before and after periacetabular osteotomy in unilaterally affected dysplastic patients

Unilaterally affected dysplastic patients have an asymmetrical gait pattern that is only partially corrected by periacetabular osteotomy even when radiographic and clinical targets are met. Differences between the limbs could be explained in part by a learned antalgic pattern and muscle weaknesses leading to complex compensation mechanisms.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - December 27, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ariane Lavoie-Hudon, Philippe Corbeil, Victor Grenier, Rapha ël Poulin, Sylvie Turmel, Julien Dartus, Stéphane Pelet, Etienne L. Belzile Source Type: research