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The Relationship Between Gait and Severity of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Sponsor: Gazi University
Summary
In this study, the spatiotemporal gait parameters of symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) patients scheduled for hip arthroscopy are evaluated. Radiological measurements, including the Alpha angle (AA), Lateral Center-Edge Angle (LCEA), and Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) osteoarthritis classification, are recorded from patient files. The relationship between these radiological measurements and walking parameters is assessed. Additionally, the spatiotemporal gait parameters of FAI patients are compared with those of a healthy control group. Walking assessments provide valuable insights into how Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) affects movement and aid in evaluating treatment outcomes. Research indicates that individuals with FAI experience reduced hip motion and slower walking speeds. By analyzing spatiotemporal gait parameters-such as gait velocity, cadence, step length, and vertical center of mass-the impact of FAI on walking can be better understood, leading to the development of targeted treatment strategies. The goal is to explore the correlation between these gait parameters and imaging-based FAI characteristics in affected individuals.
Official title: The Relationship Between Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters and Imaging-based Characteristics of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in Symptomatic Individuals
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2022-01-01
Completion Date
2024-12-30
Last Updated
2024-08-02
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Walking assesment
Spatiotemporal walking assessments are performed using the Gait Analyzer app (version 0.9.95.0) on a smartphone. Participants who can walk independently without assistance walk a 25-meter path at their normal speed, with the smartphone securely attached to their body above the third lumbar vertebra using a belt. The app records gait velocity, cadence, step time, step length, and vertical center of mass for all participants.
Locations (1)
Gazi University Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)