Open AccessGait analysis of a novel design of ankle replacement
Author(s) -
Ingrosso S,
Benedetti MG,
Leardini A,
Casanelli S,
Giannini S
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-1-s1-p1
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gait analysis , rehabilitation , orthopedic surgery , range of motion , gait , physical therapy , surgery
A new three-part total ankle prosthesis was designed [1] to achieve maximal compatibility between component relative motion and ligament natural role. This results in ankle natural mobility while maintaining full conformity, achieved by a backward and forward motion of the meniscus within the flexion arc. In this study the expected early functional recovery was evaluated by a clinical scoring system and by gait analysis.