Quantitative Gait Assessment before and after Limb Lengthening in a Patient with Achondroplasia: A Case Report
Moment analysis indicated reductions in knee flexion and varus moments, suggesting improved gait efficiency. These findings suggest that limb lengthening enhances both limb alignment and functional gait performance. The integration of 3DGA and 6MWT with conventional radiographic evaluation offers a comprehensive assessment of treatment outcomes, reinforcing the effectiveness of surgical intervention and rehabilitation in patients with achondroplasia.
Authors
- Hiroki Fujita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2483-2958)
- Atsushi Teramoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4860-9259)
- Takahito Inoue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2496-5424)
- Yusuke Yasutani
Institutions
- Sapporo Medical University (JP)
- National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center (JP)
- Hokkaido Institute of Public Health (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2490/prm.20250027
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00