Gait Analysis in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gait analysis objectively quantifies gait impairment in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), may improve diagnosis and evaluation for surgical candidacy.

Objectives

This meta-analysis aims to understand which objective gait parameters improve after tap-test (TT) and CSF shunt surgery (CSS), also comparing responders (R) with non-responders (NR) and to assess if gait restores within the range of healthy controls after procedures.

Methods

Studies enrolling iNPH with at least one instrumented gait measure were selected. Three time points of gait assessment were defined: PRE, POST-TT, and POST-CSS. Gait velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, and double limb support time were evaluated. Patients were categorized based on responsiveness to CSF

SUBMITTER: Passaretti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10654838 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature