Imms F J, MacDonald I C
Scand J Rehabil Med. 1978;10(4):193-9.
The gait patterns of 19 patients recovering from fractures of the lower limb were analysed using a metal track on which patients walked in shoes fitted with metal contacts. The technique demonstrated marked abnormalities of the gait when patients were admitted to a rehabilitation unit, with an overall reduction of the extent of these abnormalities during treatment. Marked improvements of gait occurred whilst the patients were walking with the aid of crutches. However, little improvement occurred whilst the patients walked with sticks, but when sticks were discarded further marked improvements occurred.
对19名下肢骨折康复患者的步态模式进行了分析，采用金属轨道，患者穿着装有金属触点的鞋子在轨道上行走。该技术显示，患者入院康复时步态存在明显异常，治疗期间这些异常程度总体有所减轻。患者借助拐杖行走时步态有明显改善。然而，患者使用手杖行走时改善甚微，但丢弃手杖后则有进一步明显改善。
