Research and development of a measurement system for the mechanical stress of the knee in patients with osteoarthritis

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26882034
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University of Science
• Principal Investigator: INO TAKUMI 北海道科学大学, 保健医療学部, 助教 (70736339)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-08-29 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 運動分析 / 変形性膝関節症 / リハビリーション評価

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The mechanical stress of the knee during ambulation has a profound influence on the treatment outcome for osteoarthritis (OA) at the knee. Therefore, it is important to clarify the knee joint biomechanics and evaluate the kinematics and kinetics of the knee. The purpose of this study was to determine the kinematics and kinetics of the knee and develop a measurement system for the mechanical stress of the knee. In this study OA knees showed increase in the varus angle and the external knee adduction moment during gait. In addition a measurement system for the mechanical stress of the knee was established using Kinect sensor and Wii balance board. Therefore, this system can provide an easy and objective evaluation for the mechanical stress of the knee in a clinical situation.

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