Article
Orthopedics
Stacy R. Loushin, Martijn Verhoeven, Daniel J. Christoffer, Christopher L. Camp, Kenton R. Kaufman
Summary: The validity of the 4D Motion IMU system for analyzing baseball pitching motion compared to marker-based motion capture was evaluated. Significant differences were found between the two methods, with the IMU system lacking internal consistency and reliability. Caution should be exercised when using metrics provided by an IMU-based system for individualized monitoring.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Meiling Zhai, Yongchao Huang, Shi Zhou, Yahong Jin, Jiayun Feng, Chaolei Pei, Li Wen, Li Wen's
Summary: This study compared joint kinematic parameters of trunk and lower limbs between young and older adults, finding that with increasing age, range of motion (ROM) in the lower limbs significantly decreased, resulting in a decrease in gait speed. Older adults compensated for this by increasing thoracic rotation. Therefore, older adults should improve muscle strength and increase ROM to improve gait patterns.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hongze Yang, Yong Lu, Zhiyong Zheng, Sheng Liu, Guobao He, Shen Chen, Qianen He
Summary: This study proposes a reliable method using wearable inertial sensors for accurate attitude estimation in motion-capture systems for lower limb rehabilitation. The method ensures stable data transmission and introduces trust coefficients to enhance the algorithm's anti-interference capability. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in maintaining a low package loss rate and reducing estimation errors under external interference.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Anthony D. Kay, Brett A. Baxter, Mathew W. Hill, Anthony J. Blazevich
Summary: A study on the effects of eccentric resistance training on joint ROM in healthy individuals showed that this training method can substantially increase passive joint ROM in the lower limbs. The study also provided evidence for best practice guidelines in flexibility training.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Leonard Gruenwald, Tina Histing, Fabian Springer, Gabriel Keller
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare MRI-based and CT-based measurements of torsion in the lower limb. The results showed that MRI and CT measurements were consistent for tibial and femoral torsion, indicating that MRI can be used as an alternative to CT for measuring torsional malalignment and reducing radiation exposure.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mark van de Ruit, Levinia L. van der Velden, Bram Onneweer, Joyce L. Benner, Claudia J. W. Haarman, Gerard M. Ribbers, Ruud W. Selles
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility and reliability of using system identification to quantify upper limb motor impairments. Validity was confirmed by differences between patients and controls and correlations with other measurements.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Robert Jacksteit, Tino Stoeckel, Martin Behrens, Frank Feldhege, Philipp Bergschmidt, Rainer Bader, Wolfram Mittelmeier, Ralf Skripitz, Anett Mau-Moeller
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of continuous passive motion (CPM) versus low-load resistance training (LLRT) using continuous active motion (CAM) devices in post-operative rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty. The results showed that LLRT using CAM devices, especially bilateral training, was more effective in improving knee range of motion and overall rehabilitation outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lin-Tao Duan, Michael Lawo, Zhi-Guo Wang, Hai-Ying Wang
Summary: This paper presents a human lower limb motion capture and recognition approach based on a smartphone, which records different limb activities using the built-in motion sensors and extracts feature vectors using Fast Fourier Transform. The experimental results show that this method can recognize human lower limb activities with high accuracy.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yang Zhang, Mathieu Bressel, Sander De Groof, Francois Domine, Luc Labey, Laurent Peyrodie
Summary: This paper presents a novel lower-limb exoskeleton design for children, with adjustable size to suit children from 8 to 12 years old. The exoskeleton employs six active joints on the knee and hip, actuated by Brushless DC motors and Harmonic Drive gears. The controller is based on a finite state machine model and utilizes weight shift between two feet to generate the gait trajectory. An innovative automatic step-triggering mechanism is proposed, based on ground reaction force sensor feedback. User interfaces on the exoskeleton and host PC are designed for easy operation. Experimental results show that the exoskeleton effectively follows the gait trajectory and enables users to complete tasks with reduced effort.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arash Azhand, Sophie Rabe, Swantje Mueller, Igor Sattler, Anika Heimann-Steinert
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel gait assessment system based on convolutional neural networks for extracting three-dimensional skeleton joints from videos to measure gait parameters. The system shows excellent validity and test-retest repeatability, making it easy to operate in various applications.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Tianzhe Bao, Sheng Quan Xie, Pengfei Yang, Ping Zhou, Zhi-Qiang Zhang
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of recent achievements in the field of multi-functional human-machine interfaces. By exploring the fusion of multi-modal sensors, transfer learning methods, and post-processing approaches, the aim is to enhance the robustness, adaptability, and reliability of the models. Additionally, research challenges and emerging opportunities in hardware development, public resources, and decoding strategies are analyzed to provide perspectives for future developments.
IEEE JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pengjie Qin, Xin Shi, Chengming Zhang, Kesong Han
Summary: Continuous joint angle estimation is challenging but crucial for enhancing man-machine collaboration performance. This study proposes a nonredundant feature extraction algorithm for muscle synergy to accurately estimate the complex multi-joint angle of the lower limb. The state-space frame model with nonredundant features and the square root unscented Kalman filter algorithm are used to estimate the multi-joint angle. Experimental results show that the proposed approach outperforms common neural networks with significantly smaller root mean square error (RMSE) for hip and knee joint angles (p < 0.05). The proposed model also demonstrates good anti-interference performance and adaptability.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Junjie Tian, Hongbo Wang, Siyuan Zheng, Yuansheng Ning, Xingchao Zhang, Jianye Niu, Luige Vladareanu
Summary: This study developed a surface electromyography-based gain-tuned compliance control strategy for lower limb rehabilitation robot, aiming to improve the safety and physiological information during passive training. The results showed that this strategy significantly enhanced the compliance and safety of the robot, indicating its promising application in the field of rehabilitation robotics.
Article
Robotics
Javad K. Mehr, Mojtaba Sharifi, Vivian K. Mushahwar, Mahdi Tavakoli
Summary: An integrated control strategy was developed for locomotion trajectory planning and postural stability in a lower-limb exoskeleton, enabling shared autonomy between human and robot. A new extended model was investigated for DCM analysis, tailored for multi-DOF exoskeletons to ensure personalized design for each user. By using a DCM-based hip correction strategy, the exoskeleton can adjust upper body position to maintain postural stability and viability of locomotion in human-robot interaction.
IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenhao Wei, Fangning Tan, Hang Zhang, He Mao, Menglong Fu, Oluwarotimi Williams Samuel, Guanglin Li
Summary: This study presents a novel lower limb motion dataset (SIAT-LLMD) comprising sEMG, kinematic, and kinetic data with corresponding labels. The dataset was analyzed to verify synchronization and reproducibility, and effective data processing codes are provided. This dataset can be used to explore novel algorithms and models for characterizing lower limb movements.
Review
Orthopedics
A. Sebaaly, R. El Rachkidi, J. J. Yaacoub, E. Saliba, I. Ghanem
ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY-SURGERY & RESEARCH
(2016)
Review
Orthopedics
Elias Melhem, Ayman Assi, Rami El Rachkidi, Ismat Ghanem
JOURNAL OF CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS
(2016)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Amer Sebaaly, Rami El Rachkidi, Pierre Grobost, Marion Burnier, Hubert Labelle, Pierre Roussouly
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mario Mekhael, Georges Kawkabani, Renee Maria Saliby, Wafa Skalli, Eddy Saad, Elena Jaber, Rami Rachkidi, Khalil Kharrat, Gaby Kreichati, Ismat Ghanem, Virginie Lafage, Ayman Assi
Summary: The study found that among adult spinal deformity patients, those who compensated with knee flexion had altered hip orientation characterized by increased posterior coverage and decreased anterior coverage. This could potentially lead to posterior femoro-acetabular impingement and limit pelvic retroversion, which may be involved in the hip-spine syndrome.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Georges Kawkabani, Mario Mekhael, Rami Rachkidi, Abir Massaad, Ismat Ghanem, Khalil Kharrat, Gaby Kreichati, Eddy Saad, Virginie Lafage, Renaud Lafage, Wafa Skalli, Ayman Assi
Summary: The study found that adults with spinal deformity (ASD) exhibit static compensations during gait, including flexed posture at the trunk, hips, and knees, and reduced hip and knee mobility. These changes were closely related to static sagittal malalignment.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eddy Saad, Karl Semaan, Georges Kawkabani, Abir Massaad, Renee Maria Salibv, Mario Mekhael, Marc Fakhoury, Krystel Abi Karam, Elena Jaber, Ismat Ghanem, Virginie Lafage, Wafa Skalli, Rami Rachkidi, Ayman Assi
Summary: Adults with spinal deformity (ASD) have altered sitting and standing kinematics, depending on the type of deformity. ASD-sag patients show decreased mobility in certain joints, while ASD-hyperTK patients show increased mobility and deformity severity in certain spinal segments. Surgical correction may improve quality of life for ASD patients.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Guillaume Rebeyrat, Wafa Skalli, Rami Rachkidi, Helene Pillet, Abir Massaad, Joe Mehanna, Karl Semaan, Eddy Saad, Ismat Ghanem, Ayman Assi
Summary: This study used a subject-specific 3D approach to assess dynamic postural alignment in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during walking. The results showed that ASD patients with dynamic postural malalignment had altered kinematics in the trunk, pelvis, and lower limbs, making them more prone to falls. The study also found that dynamic ODHA was better correlated with health-related quality of life outcomes than dSVA and dPT.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Karl Semaan, Rami Rachkidi, Eddy Saad, Abir Massaad, Georges Kawkabani, Renee Maria Saliby, Mario Mekhael, Krystel Abi Karam, Marc Fakhoury, Elena Jaber, Ismat Ghanem, Wafa Skalli, Virginie Lafage, Ayman Assi
Summary: This study evaluated 3D kinematic alterations during gait in adult spinal deformity (ASD) subjects. The results showed that sagittal spinal malalignment is the main driver of gait alterations, leading to higher gait deviation index and slower walking speed.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Nelly Ziade, Avin Maroof, Bassel Elzorkany, Nizar Abdullateef, Asal Adnan, Ahmed Abogamal, Sahar Saad, Lina El Kibbi, Samar Alemadi, Atheer Ansari, Antonella Abi Najm, Tonine Younan, Khalil Kharrat, Amer Sebaaly, Rami Rachkidi, Torsten Witte, Xenofon Baraliakos
Summary: This study assessed the value of referral strategies for axSpA in patients with suspicious chronic inflammatory LBP and identified predictive factors for the final diagnosis of axSpA in Middle Eastern Arab countries. The optimal referral strategy was found to be MASTER, which includes IBP, good response to NSAIDs, positive HLA-B27, and SpA family history. Predictive factors for axSpA include MRI sacroiliitis, positive HLA-B27, high CRP, psoriasis, IBP, and longer symptom duration.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ayman Assi, Guillaume Rebeyrat, Rami El Rachkidi, Karl Semaan, Eddy Saad, Elio Mekhael, Nabil Nassim, Abir Massaad, Virginie Lafage, Ismat Ghanem, Helene Pillet, Wafa Skalli
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pelvic retroversion and increased hip loading in adults with spinal deformity. The findings showed that patients with pelvic retroversion exhibited more severe postural malalignment in both static and dynamic conditions, along with increased acetabular anteversion, external coverage, and decreased anterior coverage during gait. These changes in acetabular orientation were found to be associated with hip osteoarthritis.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rami El Rachkidi, Clement Silvestre, Pierre Roussouly
Summary: This study evaluated an early revision strategy for postoperative distal adding-on (DAO) after Lenke 1 and 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery, and found that this revision surgery could effectively improve local and global balance parameters with low morbidity and no need for blood transfusion.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Rheumatology
Nelly Ziade, Avin Maroof, Bassel Elzorkany, Nizar Ani, Asal Adnan Ridha, Ahmed Abogamal, Sahar Saad, Lina El Kibbi, Samar Al Emadi, Atheer Al Ansari, Antonella Abi Najm, Tonine Younan, Khalil Kharrat, Joseph Maarrawi, Amer Sebaaly, Rami El Rachkidi, Torsten Witte, Xenofon Baraliakos
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rami El Rachkidi, Abir Massaad, Eddy Saad, Georges Kawkabani, Karl Semaan, Julien Abi Nahed, Ismat Ghanem, Virginie Lafage, Wafa Skalli, Ayman Assi
Summary: Patients with adult spinal deformity show spinopelvic adaptations in standing and sitting positions, particularly those with sagittal malalignment. Changes in standing and sitting postures are related to health-related quality of life outcomes.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Aren Joe Bizdikian, Rami El Rachkidi
Summary: The posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) plays a crucial role in the stability of the thoracolumbar spine, and injuries to the PLC are often overlooked in thoracolumbar trauma management. Proper diagnosis and management are essential to prevent long-standing complications such as spinal instability.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Amer Sebaaly, Linda Nabhane, Fouad Issa El Khoury, Gaby Kreichati, Rami El Rachkidi
ASIAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2016)