The application of plantar pressure gait assessment system in orthopedics is of great significance, especially in the process of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, which can help doctors accurately evaluate the patient’s gait and plantar pressure distribution, so as to develop personalized treatment plans. The following are several main applications of the system in orthopedics:
Diagnostic function
The plantar pressure gait assessment system can monitor the plantar pressure distribution of patients during gait through high-precision sensors. These data can help orthopedic surgeons identify abnormal foot structure, foot diseases (such as flat feet, high arches, etc.) and gait abnormalities (such as lameness, excessive internal rotation or external rotation, etc.). With this information, doctors can better diagnose diseases and conduct early intervention.
Treatment evaluation and tracking
After foot treatment (such as corrective insoles, foot surgery, etc.), the plantar pressure gait assessment system can help doctors evaluate the treatment effect. The system can accurately display the patient’s gait changes before and after treatment, helping doctors track the progress of patients’ rehabilitation. For example, after the use of corrective insoles, the change in plantar pressure distribution can reflect whether the treatment is effective.
Personalized rehabilitation program design
Each patient has a different gait and plantar pressure distribution. Through the plantar pressure gait assessment system, doctors can tailor a personalized rehabilitation training program for the patient. Especially for patients with sports injuries and postoperative rehabilitation, accurate gait analysis can ensure the effectiveness of rehabilitation training and avoid re-injury.
Monitoring motor function recovery
For athletes or patients with sports injuries, the plantar pressure gait assessment system can monitor gait changes in the recovery process in real time, help doctors determine whether the patient has recovered to normal motor function, and formulate appropriate rehabilitation strategies to avoid new injuries caused by excessive load or improper exercise.
Preoperative planning and evaluation
Before foot surgery, the plantar pressure gait assessment system can provide preoperative data to help doctors plan the operation. By analyzing the patient’s gait data, the doctor can decide on the surgical plan and judge the effect of the operation by comparing the postoperative data.
Education and patient self-management
The plantar pressure gait assessment system can also be used to educate patients to understand their gait and plantar health, especially in the elderly patient group, to help them better understand how to maintain foot health and prevent orthopedic-related diseases.
The plantar pressure gait assessment system provides an efficient and accurate diagnostic and treatment tool for the orthopedic field, which helps to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment. It is an important auxiliary technology in modern orthopedic treatment.
