Can Patients Self-Identify Gait Disturbances After Lower Extremity Trauma? Enhancing Patient Engagement in Their Care.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Orthopedic patients recovering from lower extremity trauma frequently experience gait disturbances that affect mobility, independence, and quality of life. Engaging patients in recognizing their own gait abnormalities may enhance participation in rehabilitation and improve functional outcomes. The purpose of this study to assess if patients recovering from lower extremity trauma can self-recognize the presence or absence of a gait abnormality, and if the PROMIS physical function scores correlate with gait abnormality. Materials and Methods: An IRB-approved prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a Level One U.S. trauma center, assessing gait disturbance in patients recovering from lower limb surgery. Participants completed the PROMIS phys

SUBMITTER: Forbes T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897913 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature