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Electronic studies of gait disturbances

A new method of gait examination in patients with arthrodesis of the ankle and/or subtalar joint

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A follow-up study on 160 patients with an arthrodesis of the ankle and/or subtalar joint has been made. Besides clinical and roentgenological examinations the gait of the patients was checked with a new electronic device. In addition we tested the pressure distribution underneath the sole of the affected foot and compared it to the contralateral side. This was found to be a valuable contribution to the examination methods used and can help to give a more objective judgement of the patients subjective complaints.

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  1. Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik der Universität München, Harlachinger Str.51, D-8000, München 90, Germany

    W. Pförringer, K. Matzen & J. Hinterberger

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  1. W. Pförringer
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Dedicated Prof. Dr. A. N. Witt on his 65th birthday

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Pförringer, W., Matzen, K. & Hinterberger, J. Electronic studies of gait disturbances. Arch. Orth. Traum. Surg. 96, 115–122 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00433290

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