Artigo
Postural assessment of patients with non-conventional knee endoprosthesis
Fecha
2014-10-01Registro en:
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira. Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, v. 22, n. 5, p. 245-249, 2014.
1413-7852
S1413-78522014000500245.pdf
S1413-78522014000500245
10.1590/1413-78522014220500826
Autor
Nakaya, Luciana
Tsai, Liliana Yu
Garcia Filho, Reynaldo Jesus [UNIFESP]
Petrilli, Marcelo de Toledo
Viola, Dan Carai Maia
Petrilli, Antonio Sergio [UNIFESP]
Institución
Resumen
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.