Correlation between clinical rotational deformities with transverse plane kinematic gait parameters and Ct rotational profile In Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Mini-Oral Presentation A2.9

Authors

  • Mayuri Gad Jupiter Cerebral Palsy Clinic; Jupiter Gait Lab
  • Chasanal Rathod Jupiter Cerebral Palsy Clinic; Jupiter Gait Lab
  • Taral Nagda Jupiter Cerebral Palsy Clinic; Jupiter Gait Lab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.441

Keywords:

Torsional Malalignment, Gait, Derotation Osteotomy

Abstract

Background: Torsional deformities in lower extremities is common among spastic diplegics. In toeing or out toeing are very often seen. In-toeing is caused by one of the three types of deformity: increased femoral anteversion, internal tibial torsion, and metatarsus varus, while out-toeing, the less common form, is caused by femoral retro-version and external tibial torsion. Purpose: To analyse correlation between rotational deformities on clinical evaluation, Gait study and CT study to ascertain the most reliable parameter for decision making before derotation osteotomy. Methods: Cross sectional data of 50 diplegics with GMFCS 1-3, mean age of 15 years were included. Additionally, 10 segments of post-operative femoral and Tibial derotation osteotomy were evaluated for outcome. Data was evaluated with Pearson’s test. Results: A significant correlation was noted between Clinical Rotations and femoral Anteversion (FAV), Thigh Foot Angle (TFA) and tibial torsion (TT) did not corelate significantly. Significant correlation between Gait parameters and Clinical evaluation was present for TFA and Foot progression angle (FPA) and Hip rotation, while the Pelvic and Knee rotations did not corelate. Between the Gait parameters and CT study no correlation was noted. Comparison of pre and post data showed significant outcome. Conclusions: Static and dynamic evaluations together are important for surgical decision making. Clinically increased IR and FAV does warrant a femoral derotation osteotomy while gait kinematics alone should not be considered. For Tibial derotaation, Kinematics and TFA are more reliable for decision making rather than tibial torsion on CT study.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Gad, M., Rathod, C., & Nagda, T. (2021). Correlation between clinical rotational deformities with transverse plane kinematic gait parameters and Ct rotational profile In Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: Mini-Oral Presentation A2.9. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.441