Postural assessment of patients with non-conventional knee endoprosthesis
Acta ortop. bras
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22(5): 245-249, Sep-Oct/2014. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the correlation between the sagittal and frontal alignment and possible postural asymmetries found in patients submitted to total knee stent placement for osteosarcoma.Methods:
Twenty two individuals were divided into two groups according to tumor location femur group (13 patients) and tibia group (nine patients), who were evaluated through postural analysis software (SAPO).Results:
No statistically significant difference was found between groups, supporting previous result showing that both groups present the same postural asymmetries.Conclusion:
We conclude that both groups have the same postural imbalances, especially the knee of the affected limb that presents hyperextension and center of gravity shifted anteriorly and laterally to the non-affected limb, indicating changes in weight bearing and influencing the gait pattern and balance. Level of Evidence II, Prospective Comparative Study. .
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LILACS (Americas)
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta ortop. bras
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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