Clinical application of gait analysis in hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Gait analysis technology can collect a subject's gait data when walking through motion capture systems, force plates, electromyography (EMG), and sensors. It can now be applied to a variety of medical applications. The authors review the recent advances in gait analysis technology and its current clinical application in hip arthroplasty.

Functional Results in Periacetabular Osteotomy: Is it Possible to Obtain a Normal Gait after the Surgery?

“…Among the tools that are currently available for the evaluation of results in hip surgery, gait analysis is one of the most objective ones (14). Body kinetics, kinematics and functional electromyography can all be assessed in a reliable way using this approach.…”

Does gait kinematic parameters change as functional outcome scales in total hip arthroplasty subjects after rehabilitation?

“…Total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a routine, common surgical intervention; following surgery is usual practice a period of rehabilitation to recover strength, range of motion and walking ability of the operated limb. Many outcome scales (OS) have been developed to assess the improvements of the patients, but gait parameters have not been studied as possible outcome [1].…”