Amputation, Neuropathy;Peripheral
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the current study is to examine the biomechanical changes of gait kinetics in patients with either partial foot amputation or peripheral neuropathy
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Delta University for Science and Technology
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Partial foot amputees who didnt receive physiotherapy and dont use prosthesis. patients with PN grade (1-2) Age 40-65y Both sexes. Walking independently however, no walking aids were used during the testing procedures
Exclusion criteria
* Foot amputation levels more proximal than tarso metatarsal joint. Less than 4 months after partial foot amputation. Foot amputees who use prosthesis or suffer from phantom pain. Active foot problems; ulcer, infection, or gangrene. Patients with PN who received physiotherapy or injections like Puerarin Major surgeries in lower limb that could affect either gait or balance like ACL, hip/knee arthroplasty Spine problems that could affect either gait or balance History of ankle sprain. Pathologies such as skin diseases, inflammatory diseases, congenital diseases, or neurological diseases rather than PN. Fractures or dislocations. Symptomatic degenerative changes that require medications. BMI over 35. Inability of walking independently
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GRF | 5 minutes | Ground Reaction Force |
| Planter Pressure | 3 minutes | Peak Planter Pressure |
| Planter Pressure distribution | 4 minutes | Planter Pressure distribution |
| Foot surface area | 6 minutes | Foot surface area |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed