Gait analysis in below the knee amputees for distal arterial disease

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Article Title:	Gait analysis in below the knee amputees for distal arterial disease
Authors:	Gigi Adrian Aiordachioae, Horia Haragus, Dinu Vermesan, Mirela Toth-Tascau, Alexandru Pop
Affiliation:	”Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timisoara Polytechnic University Timisoara
Abstract:	Atherosclerosis can lead to acute lower limb ischemia that may require amputation with important functional and social burden, as well as increased morbidity and mortality. A group of 8 able prosthetic users were examined using spatial motion detection. Consistent patterns revealed increased compensatory motion at the hip of the amputated limb. We found limited peak dorsiflexion during swing which obligates to increased hip flexion. We also determined that frontal and transversal plane motion is symmetrical for the thighs and knees. Gait parameters summary shows decreased step and velocity compared to able bodied subjects as well as shorter swing phase for the prosthetic limb due to limmited mobility at the knee and angle. In conclusion gait alterations are clearly identifiable in below the knee amputees using conventional spatial motion detection. These measurements show marked abnormalities of the amputated limb compared to contralateral as well as able bodied subjects respectively. These variations are influenced both by patient skills and prosthetic design.
Keywords:	gait, amputee, peripheral arterial disease, transtibial
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*Correspondence:	Aiordachioaie Gigi Adrian, “Vasile Goldiş” Western University Arad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Semiologie chirurgicala, Piata Mihai Viteazu Nr. 7-8., 310017, Arad, Romania, Tel. +40-(722166895), email: gigi_aiordachioaie@yahoo.com