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Viallard L, Cordillet S, Dohin J, Gaultier O, Maignan L, Rauscent H, Bonan I. Satisfaction survey toward an innovative orthosis for children with cerebral palsy with pes planovalgus. Prosthet Orthot Int 2024; 48:69-75. [PMID: 37962349 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pes planovalgus (PPV) is common in children with cerebral palsy and can cause pain and gait alterations over time. Initial treatment of flexible PPV includes orthotics, despite a lack of consensus on the type of orthosis. We developed an innovative ankle-foot orthosis (RAFO). RAFO is a one-piece orthosis designed to correct both the valgus and the flat of the foot. Its conception situated above the malleolar enables a moderate anti equinus effect. Its precise description and fabrication's process is detailed. OBJECTIVES We wanted to assess user's satisfaction after several months of use and looked for clinical criteria of satisfaction. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective. METHODS We conducted a satisfaction study through a telephonic QUEST (Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology) survey analysing the device and the process in children and parents. 24 parents were contacted, whose child was wearing RAFO on a daily basis for at least 4 months. 20 parents answered the questionnaire. The results were then related to clinical data to research satisfaction' criteria. RESULTS Mean QUEST satisfaction was 4.25/5 (4.18/5 for device and 4.38/5 for process). Advantages reported concerned weight and dimensions (95%), although 20% reported the necessity to change to a shoe size above, ease of use (90%) and level of comfort (80%). Parent's satisfaction regarding perceived effectiveness was 80%. Children with equinus due to triceps surae spasticity were more susceptible to develop pain with our orthosis. CONCLUSIONS Parents were overall very satisfied with the orthosis. Its technical characteristics allowing both to be a corrector of flat foot and valgus and at the same time to be comfortable and discreet makes it innovative. The presence of spastic equinus is a limit for its utilization.
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- Lisa Viallard
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Rennes Hospital Center, Rennes, France
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Guffanti D, Lemus D, Vallery H, Brunete A, Hernando M, Horemans H. Performance of a Mobile 3D Camera to Evaluate Simulated Pathological Gait in Practical Scenarios. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6944. [PMID: 37571727 PMCID: PMC10422615 DOI: 10.3390/s23156944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) cameras used for gait assessment obviate the need for bodily markers or sensors, making them particularly interesting for clinical applications. Due to their limited field of view, their application has predominantly focused on evaluating gait patterns within short walking distances. However, assessment of gait consistency requires testing over a longer walking distance. The aim of this study is to validate the accuracy for gait assessment of a previously developed method that determines walking spatiotemporal parameters and kinematics measured with a 3D camera mounted on a mobile robot base (ROBOGait). Walking parameters measured with this system were compared with measurements with Xsens IMUs. The experiments were performed on a non-linear corridor of approximately 50 m, resembling the environment of a conventional rehabilitation facility. Eleven individuals exhibiting normal motor function were recruited to walk and to simulate gait patterns representative of common neurological conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebellar Ataxia. Generalized estimating equations were used to determine statistical differences between the measurement systems and between walking conditions. When comparing walking parameters between paired measures of the systems, significant differences were found for eight out of 18 descriptors: range of motion (ROM) of trunk and pelvis tilt, maximum knee flexion in loading response, knee position at toe-off, stride length, step time, cadence; and stance duration. When analyzing how ROBOGait can distinguish simulated pathological gait from physiological gait, a mean accuracy of 70.4%, a sensitivity of 49.3%, and a specificity of 74.4% were found when compared with the Xsens system. The most important gait abnormalities related to the clinical conditions were successfully detected by ROBOGait. The descriptors that best distinguished simulated pathological walking from normal walking in both systems were step width and stride length. This study underscores the promising potential of 3D cameras and encourages exploring their use in clinical gait analysis.
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- Diego Guffanti
- Centro de Investigación en Mecatrónica y Sistemas Interactivos—MIST, Universidad Indoamérica, Av. Machala y Sabanilla, Quito 170103, Ecuador
- Universidad UTE, Av. Mariscal Sucre, Quito 170129, Ecuador
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (D.L.); (H.V.); (H.H.)
- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (D.L.); (H.V.); (H.H.)
- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR UPM-CSIC), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28012 Madrid, Spain; (A.B.); (M.H.)
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- Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR UPM-CSIC), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28012 Madrid, Spain; (A.B.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (D.L.); (H.V.); (H.H.)
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MacWilliams BA, Prasad S, Shuckra AL, Schwartz MH. Causal factors affecting gross motor function in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270121. [PMID: 35849563 PMCID: PMC9292109 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex neuromuscular condition that may negatively influence gross motor function. Children diagnosed with CP often exhibit spasticity, weakness, reduced motor control, contracture, and bony malalignment. Despite many previous association studies, the causal impact of these impairments on motor function is unknown. Aim In this study, we proposed a causal model which estimated the effects of common impairments on motor function in children with spastic CP as measured by the 66-item Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66). We estimated both direct and total effect sizes of all included variables using linear regression based on covariate adjustment sets implied by the minimally sufficient adjustment sets. In addition, we estimated bivariate effect sizes of all measures for comparison. Method We retrospectively evaluated 300 consecutive subjects with spastic cerebral palsy who underwent routine clinical gait analysis. Model data included standard information collected during this analysis. Results The largest causal effect sizes, as measured by standardized regression coefficients, were found for selective voluntary motor control and dynamic motor control, followed by strength, then gait deviations. In contrast, common treatment targets, such as spasticity and orthopedic deformity, had relatively small effects. Effect sizes estimated from bivariate models, which cannot appropriately adjust for other causal factors, substantially overestimated the total effect of spasticity, strength, and orthopedic deformity. Interpretation Understanding the effects of impairments on gross motor function will allow clinicians to direct treatments at those impairments with the greatest potential to influence gross motor function and provide realistic expectations of the anticipated changes.
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- Bruce A. MacWilliams
- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- James R. Gage Center for Gait and Motion Analysis, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Bajpai R, Joshi D. A-GAS: A Probabilistic Approach for Generating Automated Gait Assessment Score for Cerebral Palsy Children. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2021; 29:2530-2539. [PMID: 34847034 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2021.3131466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Gait disorders in children with cerebral palsy (CP) affect their mental, physical, economic, and social lives. Gait assessment is one of the essential steps of gait management. It has been widely used for clinical decision making and evaluation of different treatment outcomes. However, most of the present methods of gait assessment are subjective, less sensitive to small pathological changes, time-taking and need a great effort of an expert. This work proposes an automated, comprehensive gait assessment score (A-GAS) for gait disorders in CP. Kinematic data of 356 CP and 41 typically developing subjects is used to validate the performance of A-GAS. For the computation of A-GAS, instance abnormality index (AII) and abnormality index (AI) are calculated. AII quantifies gait abnormality of a gait cycle instance, while AI quantifies gait abnormality of a joint angle profile during walking. AII is calculated for all gait cycle instances by performing probabilistic and statistical analyses. Abnormality index (AI) is a weighted sum of AII, computed for each joint angle profile. A-GAS is a weighted sum of AI, calculated for a lower limb. Moreover, a graphical representation of the gait assessment report, including AII, AI, and A-GAS is generated for providing a better depiction of the assessment score. Furthermore, the work compares A-GAS with a present rating-based gait assessment scores to understand fundamental differences. Finally, A-GAS's performance is verified for a high-cost multi-camera set-up using nine joint angle profiles and a low-cost single camera set-up using three joint angle profiles. Results show no significant differences in performance of A-GAS for both the set-ups. Therefore, A-GAS for both the set-ups can be used interchangeably.
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Veerbeek BE, Lamberts RP, Kosel E, Fieggen AG, Langerak NG. More than 25 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: physical status, quality of life, and levels of anxiety and depression in adults with cerebral palsy. J Neurosurg 2021; 136:689-698. [PMID: 34507281 DOI: 10.3171/2021.3.jns204096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The primary purpose of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is to ameliorate spasticity in the lower extremities of children with cerebral palsy (CP). In correctly selected patients, this neurosurgical procedure has been shown to have a beneficial effect on many aspects of the child's life. However, given the challenges faced by adults with CP, it would be valuable to document the status of this population compared to their peers later in adulthood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the physical status, mental health, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adults with CP who underwent SDR at least 25 years ago, compared to matched typically developing (TD) individuals. The second aim was to investigate relationships between physical status and the other outcome measures. METHODS Adults with CP were recruited from a database of children who had undergone SDR performed using the technique introduced by Professor Warwick Peacock at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, between 1981 and 1991. These individuals were matched for age, sex, body mass index, and socioeconomic status to a TD adult cohort from a similar background. The parameters assessed were lower-extremity muscle tone, passive range of motion, muscle strength, selectivity, functional mobility and dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go [TUG] test), HRQoL (SF-36), and anxiety and depression levels. RESULTS Twenty-six adults with CP who had a median age of 35.8 years (interquartile range 34.2-41.4 years) (female/male: n = 10/16; Gross Motor Function Classification System level I/II/III: n = 13/10/3), were compared to 26 TD adults. Muscle tone was similar, whereas passive range of motion, muscle strength, selectivity, TUG, and SF-36 physical functioning (concept and summary) scores differed between the cohorts. Other SF-36 parameters, anxiety levels, and depression levels were not different. Strong correlations were found between the muscle strength and TUG scores. CONCLUSIONS Normalized lower-extremity muscle tone was sustained 25-35 years after SDR. Whereas the lower scores for physical assessments are in line with findings in other CP populations, remarkably, relatively good mental health and HRQoL scores were reported in this CP group despite their physical limitations. The strong correlation between muscle strength and TUG suggests that strength training after SDR may have value in improving functional mobility and balance.
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- Berendina E Veerbeek
- 1Neuroscience Institute and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- 2Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; and
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- 3Department of Biomechanics in Sports, Technical University of Munich, Germany
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- 1Neuroscience Institute and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- 1Neuroscience Institute and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Intramuscular psoas lengthening at the pelvic brim plus proximal lengthening of the rectus femoris as a treatment for fixed knee flexion deformity in cerebral palsy. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Intramuscular psoas lengthening at the pelvic brim plus proximal lengthening of the rectus femoris as a treatment for fixed knee flexion deformity in cerebral palsy. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2021; 65:216-222. [PMID: 33461940 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Although the correction of knee flexion by lengthening the hamstring musculature is traditionally contemplated in cerebral palsy, literature suggests that treatment of hip flexion also improves knee extension. The aim of the study was to first show the efficacy of the sequence of intrapelvic tenotomy of the psoas followed by intramuscular lengthening of the proximal rectus anterior and, later, that of both surgical soft tissue surgeries separately. For this, a prospective study was carried out in 10 patients with a mean age of 14 years, which presented 16 fixed knee flexes with a mean of deformity of 22°. The data was analyzed through means of an ANOVA of repeated measures and to determine the effect separately of each one of the techniques, the improvements obtained with respect to the previous level were contrasted. The mean extension achieved was 12°, 7° corresponding to the intrapelvic tenotomy of the psoas and, on the remaining knee flexion, a correction of 5° after intramuscular lengthening of the anterior rectus at the proximal level. Both the sequence of proposed gestures and those that form separately, showed statistically significant differences (P <0.001) in the correction of the deformity. In conclusion, the proposed techniques applied sequentially or separately are effective in reducing knee flexion in predominantly spastic cerebral palsy, facilitating or even being able to avoid the treatment that is directly needed.
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Chakraborty S, Nandy A, Kesar TM. Gait deficits and dynamic stability in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 71:11-23. [PMID: 31677546 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated that ambulatory children and adolescents with cerebral palsy demonstrate atypical gait patterns. Out of numerous gait variables, identification of the most deteriorated gait parameters is important for targeted and effective gait rehabilitation. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the gait parameters with the most discriminating nature to distinguish cerebral palsy gait from normal gait. METHODS Multiple databases were searched to include studies on ambulatory children and adolescents with cerebral palsy that included gait (spatio-temporal, kinematic, and kinetic) and dynamic stability variables. FINDINGS Of 68 studies that met the inclusion criteria, 35 studies were included in the meta analysis. Effect size was used to assess the discriminative strength of each variable. A large effect (≥ 0.8) of cerebral palsy on double limb support time (Standardized Mean Difference = 0.98), step length (Standardized Mean Difference = 1.65), step width (Standardized Mean Difference = 1.21), stride length (Standardized Mean Difference = 1.75), and velocity (Standardized Mean Difference = 1.42) was observed at preferred-walking speed. At fast-walking speed, some gait variables (i.e. velocity and stride length) exhibited larger effect size compared to preferred-walking speed. For some kinematic variables (e.g. range of motion of pelvis), the effect size varied across the body planes. INTERPRETATION Our systematic review detects the most discriminative features of cerebral palsy gait. Non-uniform effects on joint kinematics across the anatomical planes support the importance of 3D gait analysis. Differential effects at fast versus preferred speeds emphasize the importance of measuring gait at a range of speeds.
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- Saikat Chakraborty
- Machine Intelligence and Bio-motion Research Lab., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. saikat.scgmail.com
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- Machine Intelligence and Bio-motion Research Lab., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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The aims were to determine during the popliteal angle (PA) tests whether particular knee muscles are activated and whether the position of pelvis affects the level of muscles activation. Twenty-two patients with cerebral palsy were recruited (age: 14±4.94 years). Knee muscle activities and range of motion were measured during PA. Knee flexors were active during tests, with fivefold increase of activation of ipsilateral hamstring. Higher and more frequent activation of muscles only in the contralateral limb was seen. Muscles activation should be considered as a confounding factor during tests. PA should not be relied upon as a major criterion for the treatment selection in cerebral palsy.
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Two common knee problems in cerebral palsy are increased knee flexion during stance phase and reduced knee flexion during the swing phase of gait. We reviewed the recent literature and based on that, we formed this review. Hamstring spasticity, quadriceps weakness, soleus weakness, and lever-arm dysfunction are few factors which lead to increased knee flexion during stance phase. Rectus spasticity diminishes knee flexion in the swing. Resulting gait-stiff knee gait interferes with ground clearance. Both gait patterns result into esthetically poor gait and increased energy consumption. Knee flexion gait may lead to pain in the knee. Natural history of knee flexion gait suggests deterioration over time. In the early stage, these gait abnormalities are managed by nonoperative treatment. Cases in which nonoperative measures fail or advance cases need surgical treatment. Various variables which are taken into consideration before selecting a particular treatment option are described. We also present an algorithm for decision-making. Nonsurgical options and surgical procedures are discussed.
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- Dhiren Ganjwala
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Ganjwala Orthopaedic Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Dhiren Ganjwala, Ganjwala Orthopaedic Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Teixeira FB, Ramalho Júnior A, Morais Filho MCD, Speciali DS, Kawamura CM, Lopes JAF, Blumetti FC. Correlation between physical examination and three-dimensional gait analysis in the assessment of rotational abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 16:eAO4247. [PMID: 29694621 PMCID: PMC6063750 DOI: 10.1590/s1679-45082018ao4247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Objective To evaluate the correlation between physical examination data concerning hip rotation and tibial torsion with transverse plane kinematics in children with cerebral palsy; and to determine which time points and events of the gait cycle present higher correlation with physical examination findings. Methods A total of 195 children with cerebral palsy seen at two gait laboratories from 2008 and 2016 were included in this study. Physical examination measurements included internal hip rotation, external hip rotation, mid-point hip rotation and the transmalleolar axis angle. Six kinematic parameters were selected for each segment to assess hip rotation and shank-based foot rotation. Correlations between physical examination and kinematic measures were analyzed by Spearman correlation coefficients, and a significance level of 5% was considered. Results Comparing physical examination measurements of hip rotation and hip kinematics, we found moderate to strong correlations for all variables (p<0.001). The highest coefficients were seen between the mid-point hip rotation on physical examination and hip rotation kinematics (rho range: 0.48-0.61). Moderate correlations were also found between the transmalleolar axis angle measurement on physical examination and foot rotation kinematics (rho range 0.44-0.56; p<0.001). Conclusion These findings may have clinical implications in the assessment and management of transverse plane gait deviations in children with cerebral palsy.
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BACKGROUND Abnormal hip rotation is a common deviation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Clinicians typically assess hip rotation during gait by observing the direction that the patella points relative to the path of walking, which is referred to as the knee progression angle (KPA). Two kinematic methods for calculating the KPA are compared with each other. Video-based qualitative assessment of KPA is compared with the quantitative methods to determine reliability and validity. METHODS The KPA was calculated by both direct and indirect methods for 32 typically developing (TD) children and a convenience cohort of 43 children with hemiplegic type CP. An additional convenience cohort of 26 children with hemiplegic type CP was selected for qualitative assessment of KPA, performed by 3 experienced clinicians, using 3 categories (internal, >10 degrees; neutral, -10 to 10 degrees; and external, >-10 degrees). RESULTS Root mean square (RMS) analysis comparing the direct and indirect KPAs was 1.14+0.43 degrees for TD children, and 1.75+1.54 degrees for the affected side of children with CP. The difference in RMS among the 2 groups was statistically, but not clinically, significant (P=0.019). Intraclass correlation coefficient revealed excellent agreement between the direct and indirect methods of KPA for TD and CP children (0.996 and 0.992, respectively; P<0.001).For the qualitative assessment of KPA there was complete agreement among all examiners for 17 of 26 cases (65%). Direct KPA matched for 49 of 78 observations (63%) and indirect KPA matched for 52 of 78 observations (67%). CONCLUSIONS The RMS analysis of direct and indirect methods for KPA was statistically but not clinically significant, which supports the use of either method based upon availability. Video-based qualitative assessment of KPA showed moderate reliability and validity. The differences between observed and calculated KPA indicate the need for caution when relying on visual assessments for clinical interpretation, and demonstrate the value of adding KPA calculation to standard kinematic analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II-diagnostic test.
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Moon SJ, Choi Y, Chung CY, Sung KH, Cho BC, Chung MK, Kim J, Yoo MS, Lee HM, Park MS. Normative Values of Physical Examinations Commonly Used for Cerebral Palsy. Yonsei Med J 2017; 58:1170-1176. [PMID: 29047241 PMCID: PMC5653482 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2017.58.6.1170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to establish normative values and to identify age-related change in physical examinations that are commonly used while evaluating patients with cerebral palsy (CP). MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred four healthy volunteers (mean age 36 years, standard deviation 15 years) were enrolled and divided into four age groups: 13-20, 21-35, 36-50, and 51 years and older. The eighteen physical examination tests for CP were selected by five orthopedic surgeons in consensus-building session. The measurements were taken by three orthopedic surgeons. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the measures of physical examination among all the age groups, except for the Staheli test (p=0.002). The post hoc test revealed that the mean hip extension was 2.7° higher in the 13-20-year-old group than in the other age groups. The bilateral popliteal angle had a tendency to increase in those over 36-years-old. There were 31 participants (30%) with a unilateral popliteal angle greater than 40°. CONCLUSION We documented normative values that can be widely used for evaluating CP in patients 13 years and older.
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- Seung Jun Moon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Jaeil Hospital, Pyeongtaek, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, H Plus Yangji Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
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Optimisation of a machine learning algorithm in human locomotion using principal component and discriminant function analyses. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183990. [PMID: 28886059 PMCID: PMC5590884 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Assessment methods in human locomotion often involve the description of normalised graphical profiles and/or the extraction of discrete variables. Whilst useful, these approaches may not represent the full complexity of gait data. Multivariate statistical methods, such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Discriminant Function Analysis (DFA), have been adopted since they have the potential to overcome these data handling issues. The aim of the current study was to develop and optimise a specific machine learning algorithm for processing human locomotion data. Twenty participants ran at a self-selected speed across a 15m runway in barefoot and shod conditions. Ground reaction forces (BW) and kinematics were measured at 1000 Hz and 100 Hz, respectively from which joint angles (°), joint moments (N.m.kg-1) and joint powers (W.kg-1) for the hip, knee and ankle joints were calculated in all three anatomical planes. Using PCA and DFA, power spectra of the kinematic and kinetic variables were used as a training database for the development of a machine learning algorithm. All possible combinations of 10 out of 20 participants were explored to find the iteration of individuals that would optimise the machine learning algorithm. The results showed that the algorithm was able to successfully predict whether a participant ran shod or barefoot in 93.5% of cases. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to optimise the development of a machine learning algorithm.
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Georgiadis AG, Schwartz MH, Walt K, Ward ME, Kim PD, Novacheck TF. Team Approach: Single-Event Multilevel Surgery in Ambulatory Patients with Cerebral Palsy. JBJS Rev 2017; 5:e10. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.16.00101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Tupikov VA, Kolmakova TS, Shamik VB, Tupikov MV, Churilov NM. Results of a clinical and genealogical analysis of pedigrees of children with cerebral palsy in the population of Rostov region. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2017; 117:80-85. [DOI: 10.17116/jnevro20171177180-85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Popkov DA, Zmanovskaya VA, Gubina EB, Leonchuk SS, Butorina MN, Pavlova OL. The results of single-event multilevel orthopedic surgeries and the early rehabilitation used in complex with botulinum toxin treatment in patients with spastic forms of cerebral palsy. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2015; 115:41-48. [DOI: 10.17116/jnevro20151154141-48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Langerak NG, du Toit J, Burger M, Cotton MF, Springer PE, Laughton B. Spastic diplegia in children with HIV encephalopathy: first description of gait and physical status. Dev Med Child Neurol 2014; 56:686-94. [PMID: 24182356 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to explore the physical status and gait patterns of children with spastic diplegia secondary to human immunodeficiency virus encephalopathy (HIVE). METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted on children diagnosed with HIVE and spastic diplegia. Sociodemographic and clinical background information was obtained, followed by three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) and a physical examination including assessments of muscle tone, strength, motor control, contractures, and bony deformities of the lower extremities. RESULTS Fourteen children (eight males, six females; mean age 5 y 8 mo [SD 9 mo], range 4 y 4 mo-6 y 10 mo) were studied. The cohort was divided into two groups based on distinctive gait patterns. Nine participants in group I showed only limited abnormalities. Group II displayed a more pathological gait pattern including stiff knee and equinus ankle abnormalities. Results of 3DGA, as with the physical examination outcomes, showed increased impairments from proximal to distal (except for hip extension). INTERPRETATION This study provides a first description of distinctive gait patterns and related physical characteristics of children with HIVE and spastic diplegia. Further research is necessary.
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- Nelleke G Langerak
- Neurosurgery Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Physiotherapy Division, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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Normative reference values for lower limb joint range, bone torsion, and alignment in children aged 4-16 years. J Pediatr Orthop B 2014; 23:15-25. [PMID: 23852035 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0b013e328364220a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Normative reference values are essential to identify deviation from normal and evaluate response to treatment. As joint range of motion datasets specific to the pediatric population are infrequently reported in the literature, we determined lower limb passive joint range of motion and bone torsion values from 53 typically developing children aged 4-16 years. Our reference values were consistent with previously published norms, although for some measures, large variability in the literature exists. A clear correlation between joint range and age was observed in most measures. Our results highlight the importance of applying age-matched norms when attempting to identify deviation from normal in the growing child.
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Song CS. Relationships between Physical and Cognitive Functioning and Activities of Daily Living in Children with Cerebral Palsy. J Phys Ther Sci 2013; 25:619-22. [PMID: 24259815 PMCID: PMC3804975 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between
physical function, cognitive function, and activities of daily living in children with
cerebral palsy. [Subjects] Sixty-eight children who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
and have participated in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs were enrolled in
the present study. We used 3 clinical assessments: the Gross Motor Function Measure
(GMFM), the Bayley Infant Development Screening Test-II (BSID-II), and the Wee Functional
Independence Measure (WeeFIM). [Results] The GMFM was positively correlated with the
BSID-II motor scale and the BSID-II cognitive scale, but not with the WeeFIM scores. The
BSID-II motor scale was significantly correlated with the GMFM and BSID-II cognitive
scale, but not with the WeeFIM. [Conclusion] The results of this study provide evidence of
the necessity of including cognitive and physical impairments in the examination and
evaluation of children with cerebral palsy in research and clinical settings.
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- Chiang-Soon Song
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Chungnam Provincial Cheongyang College
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Hoang HX, Reinbolt JA. Crouched posture maximizes ground reaction forces generated by muscles. Gait Posture 2012; 36:405-8. [PMID: 22542242 PMCID: PMC3407347 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2011] [Revised: 03/21/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Crouch gait decreases walking efficiency due to the increased knee and hip flexion during the stance phase of gait. Crouch gait is generally considered to be disadvantageous for children with cerebral palsy; however, a crouched posture may allow biomechanical advantages that lead some children to adopt a crouch gait. To investigate one possible advantage of crouch gait, a musculoskeletal model created in OpenSim was placed in 15 different postures from upright to severe crouch during initial, middle, and final stance of the gait cycle for a total of 45 different postures. A series of optimizations was performed for each posture to maximize transverse plane ground reaction forces in the eight compass directions by modifying muscle forces acting on the model. We compared the force profile areas across all postures. Larger force profile areas were allowed by postures from mild crouch (for initial stance) to crouch (for final stance). The overall ability to generate larger ground reaction force profiles represents a mechanical advantage of a crouched posture. This increase in muscle capacity while in a crouched posture may allow a patient to generate new movements to compensate for impairments associated with cerebral palsy, such as motor control deficits.
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