A data-driven modeling approach to prediction of persistent foot drop after gastroc-soleus lengthening surgery in children with cerebral palsy
Accurate predictions of post-GSL dorsiflexion and foot drop risk can be achieved using pre-operative gait and clinical assessment. Several features, including pre-operative dorsiflexion during mid-swing, soleus muscle length, and ankle GVS, were identified as significant contributors to persistent foot drop. The findings may be useful in surgical planning for equinus deformities.
Authors
- Erich Rutz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2292-0946)
- Mohammad Yavari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1058-544X)
- David C. Ackland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0559-7569)
- Elyse Passmore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5759-5963)
- Pam Thomason (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0173-9037)
Institutions
- Royal Children's Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gait & Posture
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.110010
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00