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Gait Analysis in Orthopaedic Surgery: History, Limitations, and Future Directions. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Hecht, G. G., Van Rysselberghe, N. L., Young, J. L., Gardner, M. J. 2022

Abstract

Gait analysis has expanding indications in orthopaedic surgery, both for clinical and research applications. Early work has been particularly helpful for understanding pathologic gait deviations in neuromuscular disorders and biomechanical imbalances that contribute to injury. Notable advances in image acquisition, health-related wearable devices, and computational capabilities for big data sets have led to a rapid expansion of gait analysis tools, enabling novel research in all orthopaedic subspecialties. Given the lower cost and increased accessibility, new gait analysis tools will surely affect the next generation of objective patient outcome data. This article reviews the basic principles of gait analysis, modern tools available to the common surgeon, and future directions in this space.

View details for DOI 10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00785

View details for PubMedID 36026713