Kinematic Analysis of Gait and Deep Knee Flexion for Pre- and Post-Operative Total Knee Arthroplasty

<p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis that develops in the joint due to overuse and aging causing pain, discomfort, and disability. Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical procedure performed when OA symptoms are severe with an estimated 600,000 patients in the United States currently receiving TKA. Studies have reported dissatisfaction of the knee for 14-39% of patients. This study collected knee kinematics before and after surgery using stereo radiography for precise measurement of gait and deep knee flexion activities. Results showed healthy knee kinematics were not restored and no significant changes could be seen from OA kinematics in all six degrees of freedom after TKA. An analysis of rotational and translational differences were made across all individual subjects. These results can be used to understand necessary surgical alignment and implant selection for improved patient specific outcomes.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters Thesis

Year

2023

Author dc:creator

• Collins, Samantha

Contributors dc:contributor

• Chadd W. Clary
• Casey A. Myers
• Kevin Shelburne

• High-speed stereo radiography
• Knee kinematics
• Osteoarthritis
• Total knee arthroplasty
• Biomechanical Engineering
• Biomechanics
• Biomechanics and Biotransport
• Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
• Engineering
• Kinesiology
• Life Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering

Statement dc:rights

• <p>Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.</p>

Language dc:language

English (eng)

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2348

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.du.edu:etd-3333