TITLE:
Gait Kinematic Analysis Facilitates Rapid Early Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
AUTHORS:
Shiluan Liu, Zhengyu Cao, Saijiao Lan, Chongjing Zhang, Lin Pan, Wenjin Luo, Jian Li
KEYWORDS:
Gait Kinematic Analysis, Total Knee Arthroplasty
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.12 No.10,
October
24,
2024
ABSTRACT: Objective: To explore gait kinematics analysis and evaluate the surgical efficacy of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), as well as its guiding significance for postoperative rehabilitation. Method: Fifty patients admitted to TKA treatment for knee osteoarthritis from December 2022 to July 2023 were included, which were divided into an intervention group (gait kinematics analysis group, n = 25) and a control group (conventional rehabilitation program group, n = 25). All patients underwent HSS score and KSS score before surgery (T0), 1 month after surgery (T1), 3 months after surgery (T2), and 6 months after surgery (T3). The intervention group underwent gait kinematics analysis at 1 month after surgery (T1) and 3 months after surgery (T2). Two groups measured the hip knee ankle angle (HKA), distal femoral lateral angle (LDFA), and proximal tibial medial angle (MPTA) on knee joint radiographs before and after surgery. Results: There was no significant difference in general information, preoperative imaging parameters, and functional scores between the two groups of patients. There was no significant difference in functional scores and postoperative prosthesis alignment between the two groups of patients in the first month after surgery. The intervention group showed a significant decrease in gait kinematic scores in the first month, with hip joint scores being particularly prominent (P 0.05). Conclusion: Gait kinematic analysis is helpful in evaluating the postoperative efficacy of TKA and can guide early and rapid recovery after TKA.