1st Joint ESMAC-GCMAS Meeting - Análise de Marcha
1st Joint ESMAC-GCMAS Meeting - Análise de Marcha
1st Joint ESMAC-GCMAS Meeting - Análise de Marcha
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equinus in terminal swing (SW) was noted for 13 of 38 si<strong>de</strong>s and consistent with dorsiflexor<br />
weakness. Variations in the <strong>de</strong>gree of dorsiflexion in ST were due to variations in ankle<br />
plantar flexor strength and/or presence of plantar flexor contracture. The mean peak ankle<br />
plantar flexor moment 0.91±0.36 N.m/kg (normal = 1.2±0.2 N.m/kg) and power 2.23±0.54<br />
W/kg (normal = 3.3±1.0 W/kg) were significantly less than normal consistent with ankle<br />
plantar flexor weakness noted in 32 of 38 ankles.<br />
a) b) c) d)<br />
Figure 1. Comparison of sagittal plane ankle kinematic and kinetic patterns for representative<br />
individuals with CMT. The most common pattern a) normal ankle dorsiflexion in SW and <strong>de</strong>layed and<br />
increased peak dorsiflexion in terminal ST - 13 si<strong>de</strong>s, b) normal ankle dorsiflexion in SW and <strong>de</strong>layed<br />
but normal peak dorsiflexion in ST - 10 si<strong>de</strong>s, c) excessive ankle plantar flexion in ST and increased<br />
and <strong>de</strong>layed peak dorsiflexion in ST - 6 si<strong>de</strong>s and d) excessive plantar flexion in ST and SW - 4 si<strong>de</strong>s.<br />
Discussion<br />
Gait analysis data indicate that persons with CMT <strong>de</strong>monstrate a variety of functional<br />
presentations. Gait patterns were not age related which highlights the variable penetrance of<br />
this genetic disor<strong>de</strong>r. Although the textbook <strong>de</strong>scription reports a foot drop due to anterior<br />
tibialis weakness, a significant number of our patients presented with plantar flexor weakness<br />
and associated prolonged dorsiflexion or <strong>de</strong>layed heel rise with an absence of foot drop. Gait<br />
analysis data that <strong>de</strong>monstrates ankle plantar flexor weakness may be the first and most<br />
common functional sign that CMT may be present. The above findings would not support the<br />
naming of this disease as a peroneal nerve palsy and indicate that treatment strategies need to<br />
be specific to the actual functional <strong>de</strong>ficits, which are unique to each patient.<br />
References<br />
[1] Davis RB, (1996), Human Motion Analysis: Current Applications and Future Directions, 17-42.<br />
[2] Õunpuu S, (1991), J Pediatric Orthopaedics, 11, 341-349.<br />
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