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Limited knee extension during gait after total knee arthroplasty is related to a low Oxford Knee Score

Journal Article (2021)
Authors

M. J. Booij (Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

Jaap Harlaar (TU Delft - Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control, Erasmus MC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences)

B.J. van Royen (Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC)

P. A. Nolte (Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp)

D. Haverkamp (Xpert Clinics)

J. C. Van Den Noort (Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences)

Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control
Copyright
© 2021 M. J. Booij, J. Harlaar, B. J.van Royen, P. A. Nolte, D. Haverkamp, Josien C. van den Noort
To reference this document use:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2021.08.025
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Publication Year
2021
Language
English
Copyright
© 2021 M. J. Booij, J. Harlaar, B. J.van Royen, P. A. Nolte, D. Haverkamp, Josien C. van den Noort
Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control
Volume number
33
Pages (from-to)
176-184
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2021.08.025
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Abstract

Background: After total knee replacement (TKR) some patients report low self-perceived function, which is clinically measured using patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). However, PROMs, e.g. the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), inherently lack objective parameters of knee function. Biomechanical gait analysis is an objective and reliable measurement to quantitatively assess joint function. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the relationship between biomechanical gait parameters and the OKS. Methods: Gait analyses were recorded in 37 patients at least one year after primary TKR and in 24 healthy controls. Parameters from this analysis were calculated for hip, knee and ankle joint angles and joint moments in the sagittal and frontal plane including initial contact, early, late stance and swing. For the patients these parameters were expressed as its difference to control values at matched walking speed. Linear regression analyses were performed between the parameters from gait analysis and the OKS, with speed as covariate. Results: The difference in knee extension angle at initial contact and late stance between patients and controls was significantly related to the OKS. Per one degree knee extension difference increase, the OKS reduced with 1.0 to 1.6 points. Overall, patients extended their knee less than controls. Neither ankle and hip gait parameters, nor joint moments showed a relation with OKS. Conclusions: All patients with a submaximal score on the OKS showed limited knee extension during gait, even without a mechanical constraint in knee extension. This could be related to motor control limitations in this patient group.