Graphical representation of the five point Locomotor Capability Index

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• The Locomotor Capability Index (LCI) is a standard tool for evaluating prosthetic users' functional status.
• The Stanmore-Kingston Splat method provides a graphical representation of LCI results based on four achievement levels.
• A modified LCI version, LCI-5, with five achievement levels per task has recently been introduced.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and apply a graphical display system for the LCI-5.
• To adapt the Stanmore-Kingston Splat method for the LCI-5.
• To enhance the visualization of prosthetic user capabilities.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel Splat graphical display system tailored for the LCI-5.
• Application of the LCI-5 Splat to represent patient data.
• Comparison of LCI-5 Splat visualizations with previous methods.

Main Results:

• The LCI-5 Splat effectively displays results from the modified index.
• The new Splat highlights differences in patient ability, particularly concerning walking aid use.
• Visualizations clearly differentiate users who can perform tasks independently versus those requiring support.

Conclusions:

• The LCI-5 Splat is a valuable tool for assessing and visualizing prosthetic user functional outcomes.
• This method improves the understanding of patient progress and rehabilitation goals.
• The graphical representation aids in distinguishing functional levels related to walking aid dependency.