Limb deformity is usually assessed clinically assisted by long leg alignment radiographs and further imaging modalities (MRI and CT). Often decisions are made based on static imaging and simple gait interpretation in clinic. We have assessed the value of gait lab analysis in surgical decision making comparing surgical planning pre and post gait lab assessment. Patients were identified from the local limb reconstruction database. Patients were reviewed in the outpatient clinic and long leg alignment radiographs and a CT rotational limb profile were performed. A surgical plan was formulated and documented. All patients then underwent a formal gait lab analysis. The gait lab recommendations were then compared to the initial plan.Introduction
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