Abstract
Background Central cord syndrome is the most common incomplete spinal cord injury syndrome and 87-97% of these patients achieve independent walking but no gait analysis studies have been reported. The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics of the gait in subjects with central cord syndrome and to compare the results with a healthy anthropomorphically matched control group. Methods Twelve patients and a control group with twenty subjects were analyzed. Kinematic data were obtained using a three-dimensional motion analysis system. The control group walked at a self-selected speed and at a speed similar to the speed previously registered in the patient group. Temporal, spatial variables and kinematic variables were compared between the two groups. Results Hip abduction and knee flexion at initial contact as well as minimal knee flexion during stance were larger in the patient group ( P < .05). However, knee and ankle ranges of motion in the sagittal plane were greater in the control group ( P < .05). Conclusions Knee and ankle range of motion in sagittal plane were reduced and hip abduction was increased to improve stability in patients with central cord syndrome. The results can support objective ways to establish the treatment to recover gait in patients with central cord syndrome.
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