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Clinical-oriented Three-dimensional Gait Analysis Method for Evaluating Gait Disorder
Published on: March 4, 2018
The role of gait analysis in treating gait abnormalities in cerebral palsy
Frank M Chang1, Jason T Rhodes, Katherine M Flynn
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Chang.Frank@tchden.org
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common pediatric neurologic disorder affecting walking. Comprehensive patient evaluation, including history, physical exams, imaging, and gait analysis, guides CP treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common pediatric neurologic disorder.
- Individuals with CP face challenges with basic activities like walking.
- The incidence of CP is reported as 3.6 per 1000 live births.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the current diagnostic and treatment trends for cerebral palsy.
- To emphasize the importance of a multi-faceted evaluation for CP management.
Main Methods:
- Conducting a thorough patient history from birth.
- Performing a comprehensive physical examination.
- Utilizing appropriate radiographic imaging.
- Consulting with various medical specialists.
- Analyzing patient gait patterns.
Main Results:
- The described methods form the basis of current CP evaluation.
- This comprehensive approach allows for tailored treatment strategies.
Conclusions:
- A detailed, multidisciplinary evaluation is crucial for effective cerebral palsy management.
- Accurate diagnosis through history, examination, imaging, and gait analysis informs treatment decisions.
Abstract:
Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) cannot take a normal activity like walking for granted. CP is the most common pediatric neurologic disorder, with an incidence of 3.6 per 1000 live births. The current trend in the treatment of individuals with CP is to perform a thorough evaluation including a complete patient history from birth to present, a comprehensive physical examination, appropriate radiographs, consultation with other medical specialists, and analysis of gait.
