Wearable accelerometers reveal objective assessment of walking symmetry and regularity in idiopathic scoliosis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scoliosis is a multifaceted three-dimensional deformity that significantly affects patients' balance function and walking process. While existing research primarily focuses on spatial and temporal parameters of walking and trunk/pelvic kinematics asymmetry, there remains controversy regarding the symmetry and regularity of bilateral lower limb gait. This study aims to investigate the symmetry and regularity of bilateral lower limb gait and examine the balance control strategy of the head during walking in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

Methods

The study involved 17 patients with idiopathic scoliosis of Lenke 1 and Lenke 5 classifications, along with 17 healthy subjects for comparison. Three-dimensional accelerometers were attached to the head and L5 spinous p

SUBMITTER: Gan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259127 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature