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- 1. Lower limb orthotics JeffEricksen, MD VCU/MCV Dept. of PM&R
- 2. Goals Gait review Key muscles, joint mechanics Common conditions for orthotics Lower limb orthotic approach Examples
- 3. Normal gait =progression of passenger unit through space with stability and minimal energy output.* Keep center of gravity in tightest spiral Most efficient CG path = line, only with wheels Perry, J Atlas of Orthotics
- 5. Initial Loading Mid Terminal Pre- Initial Mid- Terminal Contact Response Stance Stance Swing Swing Swing Swing Weight Acceptance Single Limb Support Limb Advancement Stance Phase Swing Phase
- 6. Terminology Gait Cycle: Sequenceof events from initial contact of one extremity to the subsequent initial contact on the same side
- 7. Gait terminology Stride length:Distance from initial contact of one extremity to the subsequent initial contact on the same side (x= 1.41 m) Step length: Distance from initial contact of one extremity to the initial contact on the opposite side (x= 0.7 m)
- 8. Terminology Cadence: The steprate per minute (x= 113 steps per min) Velocity: The speed at which one walks (x= 82 m/min)
- 9. Normal Gait Classic GaitTerms: 1) Heel Strike 2) Foot Flat 3) Midstance 4) Heel Off 5) Toe Off 6) Initial Swing/ Midswing/ Terminal Swing
- 10. Gait Events Phases: 1) StancePhase: 60% 2) Swing Phase: 40% Periods: 1) Weight Acceptance 2) Single Limb Support 3) Limb Advancement
- 11. Gait Events (Perry) 1. Initial Contact 2. Loading Response 3. Mid Stance 4. Terminal Stance 5. Pre-Swing 6. Initial Swing 7. Mid Swing 8. Terminal Swing
- 15. Progression Mostly from forwardfall of body mass as it progresses in front of loaded foot, ankle moves into DF with rapid acceleration as heel rises Swing limb generates second progressional force as stance limb goes into single support phase, must occur to prepare for forward fall
- 18. Energy consumption Acceleration &deceleration needs Swinging mass of leg must be decelerated by eccentric contraction of extensors and counterforce (acceleration) of body Forward falling body must be decelerated by shock absorption at initial contact = heel strike
- 19. Eccentric energy consumption is high Pretibial and quadriceps contraction at initial contact with eccentric control of tibial shank in loading phase on stance leg. Results in 8:5 ratio for energy in deceleration or control activity vs. propulsion activity
- 20. Determinants of gait Foot,ankle, knee and pelvis contributions to smoothing center of gravity motion to preserve energy Inman APMR 67
- 21. Determinants 1) Pelvic Rotation 2)Pelvic Tilt 3) Lateral pelvic motion 4) Knee flexion in midstance 5) Knee motion throughout gait cycle 6) Foot and ankle motion
- 22. Determinants Foot & ankle motion Pelvic rotation 4 degrees Smooths out abrupt saves 6/16 vertical drop changes in accel/decel Pelvic tilt 5 degrees, & direction of body saves 3/16 vertical motion excursion Knee contributes also Knee flexion 15 degrees Converts CG curve into lowers CG 7/16 smooth sine wave < 2 inch amplitude total savings = 1 inch CG horizontal translation per leg reduced by leg alignment reduces side to side sway for stability by > 4 inches
- 25. Muscle activity ingait cycle*
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- 27. Energy costs andgait* Forearm crutch use Normal subjects
- 28. Joint stability ingait Determined by relationship between muscle support, capsule & ligamentous support, articular relationships and lines of force
- 34. Gait deviations Structural bonyissues Joint/soft tissue changes Neuromuscular functional changes
- 35. Leg length difference < 1.5 in, see long side shoulder elevation with dipping on short leg side Compensation with dropping pelvis on short side Exaggerated hip, knee, ankle flexion on long side > 1.5 in, different compensation such as vaulting on short leg, trunk lean to short side, circumduct long leg
- 36. ROM loss orankylosis will show proximal compensation with or without velocity changes.
- 37. Other orthopedic problems affect gait* Foot equinus gives steppage gait to clear the relatively longer leg Calcaneal deformity changes push off and initial contact
- 38. Gait changes from orthopedic issues Joint instability gives unstable motion and fear, reduced stance phase Pain reduces stance typically Spine pain may reduce gait speed to reduce impact
- 39. Hemiplegia gaits Extensor synergyallows ambulation Hip & knee extension, hip IR, foot & toe PF and foot inversion Difficulty in loading phase or clearing the “longer” plegic limb gives step-to gait.
- 40. Hemiplegia 1) Asymmetric Gait 2)Step length shortened on the plegic side 3) Decreased knee and hip flexion on swing phase 4) Shortened stance phase 5) Upper extremity held in flexion and adduction
- 41. Lower motor neurongaits Hip extensor weakness gait Trunk & pelvis posterior after heel strike Glut medius limp pelvis drops if uncompensated trunk shift if compensated Hip flexor weakness Leg swung by trunk rotation pulling leg on hip ligaments
- 42. Lower motor neurongaits Quadricep weakness: forcible extension using hip flexors, heavy heel strike and forward lean over heel to keep force anterior to knee joint. Gastroc/soleus weakness: poor control of loading phase DF >> compensation is delay with resulting knee bending moment and more quad extensor needs. Reduced forward progression of limb with push off into swing*
- 43. Lower motor neurongaits Dorsiflexor weakness gives steppage gait Foot slap in fast walk with mild weakness and if some strength, may be noticable with fatigue as eccentric TA activity fails Forefoot = initial contact point if no strength for DF present
- 46. LE Orthotics Weakness Skeletal &joint insufficiency
- 47. Leg joint alignmentorthoses Use with & without weight bearing features Most common in knee support for RA induced ligamentous loss Form fitting shells better than bands Alignment of knee joint is key Typically use single axis knee joints for these orthoses
- 49. LE weakness orthoses AFO’s HKAFO’s Double metal Reciprocating Gait upright Orthosis Plastic Functional Molded Electrical off shelf Stimulation (FES) VAPC KAFO’s Many designs for band configurations Metal vs. plastic
- 50. AFO’s Most common orthotic Stabilizesankle in stance Helps clear toe in swing Gives some push off in late stance to save energy Remember effects on knee!!
- 51. AFO’s Double metal uprightallows for anterior and posterior stops and spring assist for DF & PF force generation. Hinged molded AFO can be similar Mediolateral stability is good but can be enhanced with T-straps
- 55. Knee effects ofPF stops PF stop helps weak DF & swing clearance but stops PF of foot at heel strike, force line behind knee destabilizes. Minimal PF stop or just spring assist to pick toe up in swing should be used for flaccid paralysis and only few degrees of DF position for PF stop in spastic paralysis.
- 56. Posterior PF stopshould allow adequate toe clearance in swing but not excessive DF to increase knee bending moment at heel strike.
- 57. Contact & loadingphase knee effects of AFO’s
- 58. Heel adjustments canhelp knee*
- 59. Effects of DFstops Anterior DF stop (plus sole plate in shoe) enables push off and propulsion of limb and pelvis Normal forces if DF stop in 5o PF Use for PF weakness, restores step length on opposite side and knee moments normalize. Spring doesn’t help Too much PF angle gives genu recurvatum Stabilizes knee with absent gastroc/soleus eccentric knee extension help in stance
- 61. Push off kneeeffects of AFO’s
- 62. Single upright orthoses Reducesinterference with contralateral orthoses or medial malleolus Not useful for mediolateral stability problems
- 64. Plastic AFO’s Similar biomechanicalanalysis Trim lines of posterior vertical component influence ankle rigidity
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- 66. Plastic AFO considerations Lightweight Variable shoes can effect performance Skin irritation very real risk Contraindicated in diabetic neuropathy or poorly compliant patient with skin checks Minimal help for PF weakness, mostly for DF weakness Can help with arch support
- 67. VAPC dorsiflexion assistorthosis
- 68. Knee orthoses Commonly usedfor genu recurvatum Swedish knee cage 3 way knee stabilizer Medial/lateral laxity Joint system with thigh & calf cuffs Axial derotation braces Axial rotation control plus angular control in sagittal and frontal planes
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- 71. KAFO’s used inSCI, conus or cauda equina injuries T10 is often cutoff level, use swing to gait with locked knees, considerable energy expenditure
- 72. Knee stability addedwhen AFO not able to control knee Continue to utilize rigid foot plate and DF stop to help push off and PF stop to clear toe in swing
- 74. Knee stability via3 force application Anterior force to stop knee buckling 2 posterior counterforces at thigh & 1 at calf Shoe level counterforce keeps lower leg from posterior motion in closed chain loading
- 76. HKAFO’s Rarely used, indicatedfor hip extensor weakness Pelvic band often necessary for stabilization and suspension
- 77. Hip orthotics fordislocation risks Adults Pediatrics Scottish Rite Pavlik Harness
- 78. Reciprocation Gait Orthosis Releasablehip joint & knee joint for sitting Cable coupling of hip flexion to contralateral hip extension
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Editor's Notes
- #4 Double stance occurs in initial and terminal 10% of stance, thus middle 40% of stance is single limb support
- #26 Pre-tibial muscles eccentrically slow plantarflexion after heel strike, some action in stance for sub-talar influence and some activity in swing for toe clearance. Gastroc/soleus with peak in push off for CG propulsion but also eccentrically controls shank progression over ankle. Quads peak after heal strike to absorb knee flexion. RF active in late stance with flexed hip and knee to reduce heel rise. Quads also active in early swing to keep lower leg swinging on femur. Hamstrings with 2 peaks around heel strike. Firstin terminal swing to slow forward swing with hip extension and knee flexion action in open chain role. Second is closed chain role with foot contact to extend knee and hip for stability. Variable late peak helps with extension in push off.
- #27 Glut medius and minimus give abduction support in initial contact& early stance to reduce pelvic tilt. Adductors peak at initial contact, possibly from hamstring portion of adductor magnus slowing hip flexion & possibly to help with femur internal rotation in closed chain role. Second adductor peak at end of stance may help accelerate the limb forward into swing with muscles aiding hip flexion. Glut max absorbs heel strike shock eccentrically, keeps hip and knee extended. Second peak with push off may help hip and knee extension to propel body on fully extended stance leg. Show gluts as knee extensor in closed chain model Spine erector mass active on heel strike each side to prevent trunk flexion over pelvis and provide medial/lateral stability.
- #28 Lowest = normal +/- 1 SD next = amputee with suction socket prosthetic next = amputee with pylon next = forearm crutch use
- #38 May see hip OA patients lean over stance leg to reduce glut medius contraction, shoulder dip. May see external rotation of affected leg due to hip effusion.
- #43 Keeps line of force behind knee when compensate for gastroc/soleus weakness.
- #59 Heel cutting or cushioned heel wedge moves point of ground reaction force contact forward and brings force line closer to knee axis of rotation.
- #76 Considerable forces are measured with variable strap configurations which can cause tissue damage in insensate skin. Cyclic ambulation reduces this effect, but must avoid bony prominences and use adequate straps to distribute forces. Shear forces at knee also vary with strap design.