Postural assessment of patients with non-conventional knee endoprosthesis

AUTOR(ES)

Nakaya, Luciana, Tsai, Liliana Yu, Jesus-Garcia Filho, Reynaldo, Petrilli, Marcelo de Toledo, Viola, Dan Carai Maia, Petrilli, Antonio Sérgio

FONTE

Acta ortop. bras.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2014-10

RESUMO

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.

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