Gait pathomechanics in early-stage knee osteoarthritis: do non-traumatic and post-traumatic patients walk differently?

Key Points

• Early-stage knee osteoarthritis patients show distinct gait patterns based on trauma history, affecting movement mechanics.
• Key differences in gait biomechanics were observed, particularly in post-traumatic cases where specific deviations were evident.
• Observational analysis across diverse patient profiles indicates the unique biomechanical factors associated with trauma type.
• These findings may help tailor rehabilitation strategies for knee osteoarthritis patients based on their trauma history.