Evaluation of Walking Disorders After Lower Extremity Fractures

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate gait disturbances after lower extremity fractures. Method: Socio - demographic and physical characteristics of all individuals participating in the study were recorded. Fracture histories of the cases were examined and recorded. Balance and walking of individuals were evaluated with tinetti balance and gait analysis, gait analysis with “ Biodex Gait Trainer ” system, and fear of movement with Tampa kinesiophobia scale. Results: The mean age of 21 participants (8 women and 13 men) included in the study was 44.53±8.12 years, and body mass index was calculated as 27.40±3.89 kg/m2. The results of the measurements were analyzed by comparing the three fracture groups. According to the findings, the kinesiophobia of the femur fracture group, the stance phase score and the tinetti balance walking test score of the tarsal fracture group were significantly worse than the other groups. (p<0.05) Conclusion: According to the results of the study, functional scores may vary as a result of fractures in different regions and different bones of the lower extremity.