Assessing Pressure Patterns in Scoliosis During Walking
Author Information
Author(s): Chockalingam Nachiappan, Bandi Surendra, Rahmatalla Aziz, Dangerfield Peter H, Ahmed El-Nasri
Primary Institution: Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University
Hypothesis
This study aims to assess and establish asymmetry in the center of pressure pattern and moments about S2 vertebral prominence during level walking in adolescents with scoliosis.
Conclusion
The study suggests that the identified variables are applicable for initial screening and surgical evaluation of scoliosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Results indicate wide variations in the medio-lateral direction CoP, which could be related to the laterality of both the main and compensation curves.
- Subjects with higher left compensation curve had greater displacement to the left.
- Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Takeaway
The study looked at how kids with scoliosis walk and found that their walking patterns are different, which could help doctors understand their condition better.
Methodology
The study used a strain gauge force platform and a six-camera motion analysis system to assess the center of pressure displacement and moments during walking.
Potential Biases
The data is not from successive steps, which might lead to variability.
Limitations
The small sample size and observational nature of the study limit the ability to make statistical claims.
Participant Demographics
Nine adolescents (8 females, 1 male) with idiopathic scoliosis, average age 15.33 years.
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