lower limb orthotics ijeff ericksen, md ivcu/mcv dept. of pm&r
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Lower limb orthotics
Jeff Ericksen, MDVCU/MCV Dept. of PM&R
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Goals
Gait reviewKey muscles, joint mechanics
Common conditions for orthoticsLower limb orthotic approachExamples
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Normal gait = progression of passenger unit through space with stability and minimal energy output.*
Keep center of gravity in tightest spiralMost efficient CG path = line, only with
wheels Perry, J Atlas of Orthotics
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InitialContact
LoadingResponse
MidStance
TerminalStance
Pre-Swing
InitialSwing
Mid-Swing
TerminalSwing
Weight Acceptance Single Limb Support Limb Advancement
Stance Phase Swing Phase
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Terminology
Gait Cycle: Sequence of events from initial contact of one extremity to the subsequent initial contact on the same side
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Gait terminology
Stride length: Distance from initial contact of one extremity to the subsequent initial contact on the same side (x= 1.41 m)
Step length: Distance from initial contact of one extremity to the initial contact on the opposite side (x= 0.7 m)
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Terminology
Cadence: The step rate per minute (x= 113 steps per min)
Velocity: The speed at which one walks
(x= 82 m/min)
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Normal Gait
Classic Gait Terms:1) Heel Strike2) Foot Flat3) Midstance4) Heel Off5) Toe Off6) Initial Swing/ Midswing/ Terminal Swing
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Gait Events
Phases: 1) Stance Phase: 60% 2) Swing Phase: 40%Periods: 1) Weight Acceptance 2) Single Limb Support 3) Limb Advancement
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Gait Events (Perry)
1. Initial Contact2. Loading Response3. Mid Stance4. Terminal Stance5. Pre-Swing6. Initial Swing7. Mid Swing8. Terminal Swing
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Progression
Mostly from forward fall of body mass as it progresses in front of loaded foot, ankle moves into DF with rapid acceleration as heel rises
Swing limb generates second progressional force as stance limb goes into single support phase, must occur to prepare for forward fall
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Energy consumption
Acceleration & deceleration needsSwinging mass of leg must be
decelerated by eccentric contraction of extensors and counterforce (acceleration) of body
Forward falling body must be decelerated by shock absorption at initial contact = heel strike
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Eccentric energy consumption is high
Pretibial and quadriceps contraction at initial contact with eccentric control of tibial shank in loading phase on stance leg.
Results in 8:5 ratio for energy in deceleration or control activity vs. propulsion activity
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Determinants of gait
Foot, ankle, knee and pelvis contributions to smoothing center of gravity motion to preserve energyInman APMR 67
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Determinants
1) Pelvic Rotation2) Pelvic Tilt3) Lateral pelvic motion4) Knee flexion in midstance5) Knee motion throughout gait
cycle6) Foot and ankle motion
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Determinants Pelvic rotation 4
degrees saves 6/16 vertical drop
Pelvic tilt 5 degrees, saves 3/16 vertical excursion
Knee flexion 15 degrees lowers CG 7/16total savings = 1 inch
per leg
Foot & ankle motionSmooths out abrupt
changes in accel/decel & direction of body motion Knee contributes also
Converts CG curve into smooth sine wave < 2 inch amplitude
CG horizontal translation reduced by leg alignmentreduces side to side
sway for stability by > 4 inches
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Muscle activity in gait cycle*
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Muscle activity*
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Energy costs and gait*
Forearm crutch use
Normal subjects
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Joint stability in gait
Determined by relationship between muscle support, capsule & ligamentous support, articular relationships and lines of force
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Gait deviations
Structural bony issuesJoint/soft tissue changesNeuromuscular functional changes
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Leg length difference < 1.5 in, see long side shoulder
elevation with dipping on short leg sideCompensation with dropping pelvis on
short sideExaggerated hip, knee, ankle flexion on
long side > 1.5 in, different compensation
such as vaulting on short leg, trunk lean to short side, circumduct long leg
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ROM loss or ankylosis will show proximal
compensation with or without velocity changes.
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Other orthopedic problems affect gait*
Foot equinus gives steppage gait to clear the relatively longer leg
Calcaneal deformity changes push off and initial contact
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Gait changes from orthopedic issues
Joint instability gives unstable motion and fear, reduced stance phase
Pain reduces stance typicallySpine pain may reduce gait speed to
reduce impact
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Hemiplegia gaits
Extensor synergy allows ambulationHip & knee extension, hip IR, foot &
toe PF and foot inversionDifficulty in loading phase or
clearing the “longer” plegic limb gives step-to gait.
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Hemiplegia
1) Asymmetric Gait2) Step length shortened on the plegic side3) Decreased knee and hip flexion on swing phase4) Shortened stance phase5) Upper extremity held in flexion and adduction
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Lower motor neuron gaitsHip extensor weakness gait
Trunk & pelvis posterior after heel strike
Glut medius limppelvis drops if uncompensatedtrunk shift if compensated
Hip flexor weaknessLeg swung by trunk rotation pulling
leg on hip ligaments
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Lower motor neuron gaitsQuadricep weakness: forcible
extension using hip flexors, heavy heel strike and forward lean over heel to keep force anterior to knee joint.
Gastroc/soleus weakness: poor control of loading phase DF >> compensation is delay with resulting knee bending moment and more quad extensor needs. Reduced forward progression of limb with push off into swing*
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Lower motor neuron gaits
Dorsiflexor weakness gives steppage gaitFoot slap in fast walk with mild
weakness and if some strength, may be noticable with fatigue as eccentric TA activity fails
Forefoot = initial contact point if no strength for DF present
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LE Orthotics
WeaknessSkeletal & joint insufficiency
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Leg joint alignment orthoses
Use with & without weight bearing features
Most common in knee support for RA induced ligamentous loss
Form fitting shells better than bands
Alignment of knee joint is keyTypically use single axis knee joints for
these orthoses
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LE weakness orthoses
AFO’sDouble metal
uprightPlastic
Molded off shelf
VAPC
KAFO’s Many designs for
band configurations
Metal vs. plastic
HKAFO’sReciprocating
Gait OrthosisFunctional
Electrical Stimulation (FES)
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AFO’s
Most common orthoticStabilizes ankle in stanceHelps clear toe in swingGives some push off in late stance
to save energyRemember effects on knee!!
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AFO’s
Double metal upright allows for anterior and posterior stops and spring assist for DF & PF force generation.Hinged molded AFO can be similar
Mediolateral stability is good but can be enhanced with T-straps
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Knee effects of PF stops
PF stop helps weak DF & swing clearance but stops PF of foot at heel strike, force line behind knee destabilizes.Minimal PF stop or just spring assist
to pick toe up in swing should be used for flaccid paralysis and only few degrees of DF position for PF stop in spastic paralysis.
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Posterior PF stop should allow adequate toe
clearance in swing but not excessive DF to increase knee bending moment at
heel strike.
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Contact & loading phase knee effects of AFO’s
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Heel adjustments can help knee*
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Effects of DF stopsAnterior DF stop (plus sole plate in shoe)
enables push off and propulsion of limb and pelvisNormal forces if DF stop in 5o PFUse for PF weakness, restores step length on
opposite side and knee moments normalize.Spring doesn’t helpToo much PF angle gives genu recurvatumStabilizes knee with absent gastroc/soleus
eccentric knee extension help in stance
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Push off knee effects of AFO’s
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Single upright orthoses
Reduces interference with contralateral orthoses or medial malleolus
Not useful for mediolateral stability problems
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Plastic AFO’s
Similar biomechanical analysisTrim lines of posterior vertical
component influence ankle rigidity
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Plastic AFO components
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Plastic AFO considerationsLight weightVariable shoes can effect
performanceSkin irritation very real risk
Contraindicated in diabetic neuropathy or poorly compliant patient with skin checks
Minimal help for PF weakness, mostly for DF weakness
Can help with arch support
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VAPC dorsiflexion assist orthosis
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Knee orthoses
Commonly used for genu recurvatumSwedish knee cage3 way knee stabilizer
Medial/lateral laxityJoint system with thigh & calf cuffs
Axial derotation bracesAxial rotation control plus angular
control in sagittal and frontal planes
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Knee extension control
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Knee locks
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KAFO’s used in SCI, conus or cauda equina injuries
T10 is often cutoff level, use swing to gait with locked knees, considerable energy expenditure
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Knee stability added when AFO not able to control
kneeContinue to utilize rigid foot plate
and DF stop to help push off and PF stop to clear toe in swing
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Knee stability via 3 force application
Anterior force to stop knee buckling
2 posterior counterforces at thigh & 1 at calf
Shoe level counterforce keeps lower leg from posterior motion in closed chain loading
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HKAFO’s
Rarely used, indicated for hip extensor weakness
Pelvic band often necessary for stabilization and suspension
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Hip orthotics for dislocation risks
AdultsPediatrics
Scottish RitePavlik Harness
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Reciprocation Gait Orthosis
Releasable hip joint & knee joint for sitting
Cable coupling of hip flexion to contralateral hip extension
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