The Mobility Toolkit: Electronically Augmented Assessment of Functional Recovery Following Lower Extremity Trauma
Abstract
This multi-center prospective observational study enrolled and followed 244 patients ages 18-60 with open or closed fractures of the tibial plateau, pilon, ankle or calcaneus requiring surgical fixation. The goal of the study was to test the implementation of the Mobility ToolKit, a chest mounted device that utilizes inertial measurement unites to assess gait quality, in orthopedic clinics. Secondary objectives were to establish normative gait data for patients with these injuries compared to age and gender matched patients without injury, and to identify thresholds using gait data that indicate risk for diminished function and complications. Patients were enrolled at the time of surgical fixation and gait assessments were conducted at 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months post definitive fixation. Outcomes included measures of feasibility (number of mobility tool kit assessments completed, assessment burden, technical problems), patient reported measures of function and pain, and clinical complications ascertained from the medical record.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1229673
Entities
People
- Lisa Reider
- Rachel B Seymour
- Stephen Sims
Organizations
- Atrium Health