Altered Gait and Total Ankle Arthroplasty Influence Ankle and Hindfoot Joint Kinematics during Cadaveric Simulations of Level Walking

Key Points

• Altered gait patterns significantly affect ankle and hindfoot joint kinematics during simulated walking gait.
• The maximum alteration noted in joint movement was approximately 20 degrees, highlighting critical kinematic shifts.
• Cadaveric simulations were employed to analyze the impact of total ankle arthroplasty on gait performance.
• Findings underline the need for advanced prosthetic design to accommodate variations in joint kinematics post-surgery.