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Ollenschläger M, Höfner P, Ullrich M, Kluge F, Greinwalder T, Loris E, Regensburger M, Eskofier BM, Winkler J, Gaßner H. Automated assessment of foot elevation in adults with hereditary spastic paraplegia using inertial measurements and machine learning. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:249. [PMID: 37644478 PMCID: PMC10466820 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02854-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSPs) cause characteristic gait impairment leading to an increased risk of stumbling or even falling. Biomechanically, gait deficits are characterized by reduced ranges of motion in lower body joints, limiting foot clearance and ankle range of motion. To date, there is no standardized approach to continuously and objectively track the degree of dysfunction in foot elevation since established clinical rating scales require an experienced investigator and are considered to be rather subjective. Therefore, digital disease-specific biomarkers for foot elevation are needed. METHODS This study investigated the performance of machine learning classifiers for the automated detection and classification of reduced foot dorsiflexion and clearance using wearable sensors. Wearable inertial sensors were used to record gait patterns of 50 patients during standardized 4 [Formula: see text] 10 m walking tests at the hospital. Three movement disorder specialists independently annotated symptom severity. The majority vote of these annotations and the wearable sensor data were used to train and evaluate machine learning classifiers in a nested cross-validation scheme. RESULTS The results showed that automated detection of reduced range of motion and foot clearance was possible with an accuracy of 87%. This accuracy is in the range of individual annotators, reaching an average accuracy of 88% compared to the ground truth majority vote. For classifying symptom severity, the algorithm reached an accuracy of 74%. CONCLUSION Here, we show that the present wearable gait analysis system is able to objectively assess foot elevation patterns in HSP. Future studies will aim to improve the granularity for continuous tracking of disease severity and monitoring therapy response of HSP patients in a real-world environment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Malte Ollenschläger
- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany.
- Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab, Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab, Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab, Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab, Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
- Center for Rare Diseases Erlangen (ZSEER), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab, Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
- Center for Rare Diseases Erlangen (ZSEER), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
- Fraunhofer IIS, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Erlangen, Germany
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Khaksar S, Pieters S, Borazjani B, Hyde J, Booker H, Khokhar A, Murray I, Campbell A. Posture Monitoring and Correction Exercises for Workers in Hostile Environments Utilizing Non-Invasive Sensors: Algorithm Development and Validation. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9618. [PMID: 36559987 PMCID: PMC9781722 DOI: 10.3390/s22249618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential key factor in standardizing safety within the workplace. Harsh working environments with long working hours can cause stress on the human body that may lead to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). MSD refers to injuries that impact the muscles, nerves, joints, and many other human body areas. Most work-related MSD results from hazardous manual tasks involving repetitive, sustained force, or repetitive movements in awkward postures. This paper presents collaborative research from the School of Electrical Engineering and School of Allied Health at Curtin University. The main objective was to develop a framework for posture correction exercises for workers in hostile environments, utilizing inertial measurement units (IMU). The developed system uses IMUs to record the head, back, and pelvis movements of a healthy participant without MSD and determine the range of motion of each joint. A simulation was developed to analyze the participant's posture to determine whether the posture present would pose an increased risk of MSD with limits to a range of movement set based on the literature. When compared to measurements made by a goniometer, the body movement recorded 94% accuracy and the wrist movement recorded 96% accuracy.
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- Siavash Khaksar
- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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Greenberg JK, Otun A, Ghogawala Z, Yen PY, Molina CA, Limbrick DD, Foraker RE, Kelly MP, Ray WZ. Translating Data Analytics Into Improved Spine Surgery Outcomes: A Roadmap for Biomedical Informatics Research in 2021. Global Spine J 2022; 12:952-963. [PMID: 33973491 PMCID: PMC9344511 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211008424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Narrative review. OBJECTIVES There is growing interest in the use of biomedical informatics and data analytics tools in spine surgery. Yet despite the rapid growth in research on these topics, few analytic tools have been implemented in routine spine practice. The purpose of this review is to provide a health information technology (HIT) roadmap to help translate data assets and analytics tools into measurable advances in spine surgical care. METHODS We conducted a narrative review of PubMed and Google Scholar to identify publications discussing data assets, analytical approaches, and implementation strategies relevant to spine surgery practice. RESULTS A variety of data assets are available for spine research, ranging from commonly used datasets, such as administrative billing data, to emerging resources, such as mobile health and biobanks. Both regression and machine learning techniques are valuable for analyzing these assets, and researchers should recognize the particular strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Few studies have focused on the implementation of HIT, and a variety of methods exist to help translate analytic tools into clinically useful interventions. Finally, a number of HIT-related challenges must be recognized and addressed, including stakeholder acceptance, regulatory oversight, and ethical considerations. CONCLUSIONS Biomedical informatics has the potential to support the development of new HIT that can improve spine surgery quality and outcomes. By understanding the development life-cycle that includes identifying an appropriate data asset, selecting an analytic approach, and leveraging an effective implementation strategy, spine researchers can translate this potential into measurable advances in patient care.
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- Jacob K. Greenberg
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA,Jacob K. Greenberg, Department of
Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660S. Euclid Ave., Box
8057, St. Louis, MO 63 110, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA
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- Institute for Informatics, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Institute for Informatics, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO, USA
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Cong M, Si M, Hou Y, Ma H, Nie L. Foot drop as the initial symptom caused by thoracic disc herniation. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:1795-1801. [PMID: 35598203 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07254-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Foot drop is a syndrome resulting from weakness or paralysis of the tibialis anterior muscle. Some patients with thoracic disc herniation seek medical help complain of foot drop as the initial symptom. The study investigated the clinical characteristics of these patients and clarified the clinical efficacy after treatment. METHODS A total of 13 patients with foot drop as the initial symptom arising from thoracic disc herniation were collected from January 2015 to December 2020. The average follow-up period was 20.5 months. We recorded neurological functions, the tibialis anterior muscle strength, Japanese Orthopedic Association score (JOA), location of the lesion, and occupation rate of herniation in the spinal canal preoperatively and at the final follow-up. RESULTS None pathological reflex was found in the patients. Surgical treatment was performed in 12 of the 13 patients, and tibialis anterior functional recovery was observed in 83.4% (10/12) of the cases, with an average recovery rate of 52.8 ± 18.5%. The mean JOA score increased from 6.8 ± 1.9 points preoperatively to 8.9 ± 1.3 points postoperatively (p < 0.05), achieving a mean recovery rate of 52.3 ± 13.1%. The MRI showed the conus medullaris was obviously compressed at the level of T11-L1, and the occupation rate of herniation was more than 40% in all patients, with an average of 65.4 ± 16.3%. CT indicated that 84.6% of the cases had calcification in intervertebral discs. CONCLUSION Foot drop can be the initial symptom caused by thoracic disc herniation at the T11-L1 level, especially for the calcified disc herniation. A satisfactory recovery rate can be achieved by surgical decompression with fixation.
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- Menglin Cong
- Department of Spine Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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Betteridge C, Mobbs RJ, Fonseka RD, Natarajan P, Ho D, Choy WJ, Sy LW, Pell N. Objectifying clinical gait assessment: using a single-point wearable sensor to quantify the spatiotemporal gait metrics of people with lumbar spinal stenosis. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2021; 7:254-268. [PMID: 34734130 DOI: 10.21037/jss-21-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background Wearable accelerometer-containing devices have become a mainstay in clinical studies which attempt to classify the gait patterns in various diseases. A gait profile for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) has not been developed, and no study has validated a simple wearable system for the clinical assessment of gait in lumbar stenosis. This study identifies the changes to gait patterns that occur in LSS to create a preliminary disease-specific gait profile. In addition, this study compares a chest-based wearable sensor, the MetaMotionC© device and inertial measurement unit python script (MMC/IMUPY) system, against a reference-standard, videography, to preliminarily assess its accuracy in measuring the gait features of patients with LSS. Methods We conduct a cross-sectional observational study examining the walking patterns of 25 LSS patients and 33 healthy controls. To construct a preliminary disease-specific gait profile for LSS, the gait patterns of the 25 LSS patients and 25 healthy controls with similar ages were compared. To assess the accuracy of the MMC/IMUPY system in measuring the gait features of patients with LSS, its results were compared with videography for the 21 LSS and 33 healthy controls whose walking bouts exceeded 30 m. Results Patients suffering from LSS walked significantly slower, with shorter, less frequent steps and higher asymmetry compared to healthy controls. The MMC/IMUPY system had >90% agreement with videography for all spatiotemporal gait metrics that both methods could measure. Conclusions The MMC/IMUPY system is a simple and feasible system for the construction of a preliminary disease-specific gait profile for LSS. Before clinical application in everyday living conditions is possible, further studies involving the construction of a more detailed disease-specific gait profile for LSS by disease severity, and the validation of the MMC/IMUPY system in the home environment, are required.
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- Callum Betteridge
- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia.,School of Biomechanics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group, Sydney, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Group, Sydney, Australia
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Abstract
As exponential expansion of computing capacity converges with unsustainable health care spending, a hopeful opportunity has emerged: the use of artificial intelligence to enhance health care quality and safety. These computer-based algorithms can perform the intricate and extremely complex mathematical operations of classification or regression on immense amounts of data to detect intricate and potentially previously unknown patterns in that data, with the end result of creating predictive models that can be utilized in clinical practice. Such models are designed to distinguish relevant from irrelevant data regarding a particular patient; choose appropriate perioperative care, intervention or surgery; predict cost of care and reimbursement; and predict future outcomes on a variety of anchored measures. If and when one is brought to fruition, an artificial intelligence platform could serve as the first legitimate clinical decision-making tool in spine care, delivering on the value equation while serving as a source for improving physician performance and promoting appropriate, efficient care in this era of financial uncertainty in health care.
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