Postural assessment of patients with non-conventional knee endoprosthesis
Objective: To investigate the correlation between the sagittal and frontal alignment and possible postural asymmetries found in patients submitted to total knee stent placement for osteosarcoma.Methods: Twenty two individuals were divided into two groups according to tumor location: femur group (13 patients) and tibia group (nine patients), who were evaluated through postural analysis software (SAPO).Results: No statistically significant difference was found between groups, supporting previous result showing that both groups present the same postural asymmetries.Conclusion: We conclude that both groups have the same postural imbalances, especially the knee of the affected limb that presents hyperextension and center of gravity shifted anteriorly and laterally to the non-affected limb, indicating changes in weight bearing and influencing the gait pattern and balance. Level of Evidence II, Prospective Comparative Study.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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ATHA EDITORA
2014
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-78522014000500245 |
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