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Lateral Lurch Resulting From
A Subtalar Joint Implant (Kalix Prosthesis)
Kalix Implant Left Subtalar Joint
Gait Analysis - Kalix Implant Left Foot Only
Discussion:
A Kalix Implant was used to decrease the subtalar joint hyperpronation resulting from a PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity.
Left Foot (Kalix STJ Implant):
- The hyperpronation pattern at heel contact was definitely decreased
- However a dramatic lateral instability at midstance (seen as a lateral left lurch) is due to the implant
Right Foot (no STJ implant):
- The hyperpronation pattern seen at heel contact is consistent with the diagnosis of a PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
- Note the motion in the subtalar joint at midstance (e.g., no lateral right lurch). This is the motion one expects to see in the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity. That is, the subtalar motion has not been artificially distorted with an implant.
For more information:
See Knee Bend Test Findings
See Ligamentous Laxity (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
Conclusion:
STJ implants are not recommended when the patient has a PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity.
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Inventor and Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
