Alterations in Spatiotemporal Parameters in Patients With Lower-Limb Amputation: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
Luis Augusto Mendes Fontes, Guilherme Auler Brodt, Adna Thalita do Nascimento Silva et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated spatiotemporal gait parameters in individuals with transfemoral (TFA) and transtibial amputation (TTA) compared to healthy controls. The analysis included 12 studies with 150 amputees and 138 controls, revealing a significant reduction in walking speed (mean difference of -0.24) and cadence (mean difference of -6.01) in amputees.
Key findings
- Walking speed was significantly reduced in amputees by a mean difference of -0.24.
- Cadence decreased by a mean difference of -6.01 in patients with amputation.
- Stride length was reduced by a mean difference of -11.71, while step width increased by 5.22.
- Patients with TFA showed greater impairment in gait variables compared to healthy individuals.
Why it matters
Understanding the alterations in gait parameters among amputees is crucial for developing targeted rehabilitation strategies. Improved knowledge of these changes can enhance clinical interventions aimed at restoring mobility and balance in this population.