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New fluoroscopic imaging technique for investigation of 6DOF knee kinematics during treadmill gait

Authors: Guoan Li, Michal Kozanek, Ali Hosseini, Fang Liu, Samuel K Van de Velde, Harry E Rubash

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

This report presents a new imaging technique for non-invasive study of six degrees of freedom (DOF) knee kinematics during treadmill gait.

Materials and methods

A treadmill was integrated into a dual fluoroscopic imaging system (DFIS) to formulate a gait analysis system. To demonstrate the application of the system, a healthy subject walked on the treadmill at four different speeds (1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 MPH) while the DFIS captured the knee motion during three strides under each speed. Characters of knee joint motion were analyzed in 6DOF during the treadmill walking.

Results

The speed of the knee motion was lower than that of the treadmill. Flexion amplitudes increased with increasing walking speed. Motion patterns in other DOF were not affected by increase in walking speed. The motion character was repeatable under each treadmill speed.

Conclusion

The presented technique can be used to accurately measure the 6DOF knee kinematics at normal walking speeds.

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Title: New fluoroscopic imaging technique for investigation of 6DOF knee kinematics during treadmill gait
Authors: Guoan Li
Michal Kozanek
Ali Hosseini
Fang Liu
Samuel K Van de Velde
Harry E Rubash
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-4-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

New fluoroscopic imaging technique for investigation of 6DOF knee kinematics during treadmill gait

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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