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1st Joint ESMAC-GCMAS Meeting - Análise de Marcha

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significantly improved when using the microprocessor controlled knee (Fig. 2). There was no<br />

significant difference in the metabolic cost of walking when using the microprocessor<br />

controlled knee compared to the mechanical prosthetic knee. The improvements in gait and<br />

balance when using the microprocessor controlled knee resulted in a significant increase in<br />

total daily energy expenditure of 20% per day (Fig. 3). These objective findings translated<br />

into increased patient satisfaction in all aspects of their lives (Fig 4).<br />

Moment (Nm/kg)<br />

-0.25<br />

-0.50<br />

Kcal/day<br />

0.50<br />

0.25<br />

0.00<br />

4500<br />

4000<br />

3500<br />

3000<br />

2500<br />

2000<br />

Fig 1. Knee Moment<br />

SNS CLEG<br />

Fig 3. Total Daily Energy Expenditure<br />

SNS CLEG<br />

Discussion<br />

Although the first commercially available microprocessor controlled knee joint was introduced<br />

over a <strong>de</strong>ca<strong>de</strong> ago, less than ten studies have evaluated these <strong>de</strong>vices 1-7 . Comparative studies<br />

performed on the Endolite Intelligent prosthesis, the Otto Bock C-Leg and the Ossur Rheo<br />

Knee have documented improved gait symmetry 1,5 and lower energy consumption 2,3,5 . The<br />

current study, performed on the OttoBock C-Leg, found similar results.<br />

Individuals using a microprocessor-controlled knee <strong>de</strong>monstrate improvements in gait and<br />

balance with a concomitant <strong>de</strong>crease in energy consumption. These positive changes translate<br />

into increased activity in the users' daily life.<br />

References<br />

1. S. Kirker, et al., Clin. Rehabil., 10:267-273, 1996.<br />

2. M. B. Taylor, et al., Prosthet. Orthot. Int., 20:116-121, 1996.<br />

3. J. G. Buckley, et al., Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil., 78:330-330, 1997.<br />

4. D. Datta, et al., Prosthet Orthot Int, 22:129-35, 1998.<br />

5. T. Schmalz, et al., Gait Posture, 16:255-63, 2002.<br />

6. J.L. Johansson, et al., Am L Phys Med Rehibil, 84(8):563-575, 2005.<br />

Composite Equilibrium Score<br />

- 129 -<br />

100<br />

90<br />

80<br />

70<br />

60<br />

50<br />

120<br />

100<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

Fig 2. Sensory Organization Test<br />

SNS CLEG<br />

Fig 4. Prosthetic Evaluation Questionaire<br />

AM AP FR PR RLH SB SO UT WB<br />

SNS<br />

CLEG

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