The Effect of a New Biomechanical Device

Shamir Medical Center (Assaf-Harofeh)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Osteoarthritis; Fractures; Joint Replacement

Treatments: Device: APOS biomechanical gait system

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00767780

141/08

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to examine (retrospectively) the effect of a new biomechanical device on gait patterns of patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The analysis is conducted on an existing database of the therapy center.

Full description

Patients treated in the therapy center undergo a computerized gait test and complete several pain and function questionnaires at fixed time point. We examined the effect of the treatment on the level of pain, function and quality of life as well as on the gait patterns of these patients. Measurements were taken at baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 30 to 90 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• knee\hip OA
• knee\hip joint replacement
• ankle fractures\instability
• NSLBP

Exclusion criteria

• neurological disorders
• lack of balance (2 falls in the last year)
• incapable to complete a questionnaire

Trial design

200 participants in 5 patient groups

3

Description:

Patients suffering from ankle fractures and instability

Treatment:

Device: APOS biomechanical gait system

4

Description:

Patients suffering from hip osteoarthritis

Treatment:

Device: APOS biomechanical gait system

5

Description:

Patients who underwent total knee replacement or total hip replacement

Treatment:

Device: APOS biomechanical gait system

1

Description:

Patients suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis

Treatment:

Device: APOS biomechanical gait system

2

Description:

Patients suffering fron non specific low back pain

Treatment:

Device: APOS biomechanical gait system