Gait Kinematics and Energy Cost Following Musculoskeletal Tumor Resection

2010

Following the diagnosis of a lower extremity musculoskeletal tumor, there are medical and surgical options that must be considered by the surgeon and the patient. The purpose of this study is to retrospectively assess patients who have undergone tumor resection in the UCLA Department of Orthopaedic surgery. Limb salvage was performed in the majority of these patients with amputation as a last resort. Gait kinematics and energy cost will be collected during walking for patients who had limb salvage and compared to the literature for patients following lower limb amputation. The results of this study will provide surgeons and patients with expectations for functional outcomes following limb salvage.

Cerebral palsy, orthopedic surgery, gait, selective motor control

Performing Research or Evaluation

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Other

Mulit-County

N/A