Chronic pain is recognized by the WHO as a disease and is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, resulting in substantial disability. The above-mentioned pain is usually chronic. Despite significant advances in prosthetics, AKA amputees are more likely to experience pain than non-amputees are. The cornerstone of successful rehabilitation after AKA is prosthesis implantation as early as possible to restore gait function. The number of individuals with unilateral above-the-knee amputation (AKA) due to non-vascular causes has remained stable over the years, at 0. The AC’s pattern was more symmetrical compared to the NAC’s pattern, especially in the case of pelvic and hip joint motion.
The differences in terms of median, minimum, and maximum were statistically significant ( p < 0.05), with SF ranging from –25 to 24% for the AC group and from 43 to 77% (59% on average) for the NAC group. Both groups had an asymmetrical gait pattern with a different magnitude and relative position in the gait cycle, which was revealed by SF.
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In order to investigate the symmetry function (SF) of gait, the only measurements included were the time series assessment of gait variables defining pelvic and lower limb joint motion and ground reaction forces (GRF). This study was conducted in a certified Laboratory of Biomechanical Analysis using the BTS Smart-E system (BTS Bioengineering). Patients in the study were divided into two groups: active (AC) and non-active (NAC). The current study included 14 participants (11 men and 3 women) with a mean age of 46.1 ± 14.2 years, body height of 1.76 ± 0.09 m, and weight of 79.6 ± 18.3 kg, who were all post-unilateral above-the-knee amputees. Post rehabilitation, it is estimated that between 16–62% of patients with musculoskeletal disabilities fail to meet the minimum criteria for physical activity in comparison to a healthy population. Post-AKA individuals are at risk of experiencing a higher incidence of chronic pain. The number of patients with unilateral above-knee amputation (AKA) due to non-vascular causes has remained stable over the years, at 0.