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Posture Analysis and Presence of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Lower Extremity Edema

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Posture Analysis and Presence of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Lower Extremity Edema
Abstract
Abstract Background and Aim: Chronic lower extremity edema has been associated with postural impairment, sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD), and abnormal gait. Lymphedema and lipedema are important chronic lower extremity causes. This study aimed to detect the presence of SIJD and postural disorders in patients with lower extremity edema and the relationship between them. Methods: This is a comparative, prospective cohort study. Fifty-three patients with lower extremity edema and 53 healthy subjects were included in the study. Pain provocation tests were used to determine SIJD. Postural analysis was conducted with PostureScreen® Mobile 11.2 (PostureCo, Inc., Trinity, FL) software. The life quality of participants was determined by the Lymphedema Quality of Life (LYMQOL) scale. The functional status of the patients was determined by the Oswestry Disability Index and Lower Extremity Functional Scale. Results: SIJD (18.9%) was more common in the edema group. There was a positive correlation between volume differences, percentages, and the development of SIJD. We found deviations in the head, shoulder, and hip angulations in the edema group. Q angle and lateral shoulder angulation were significantly higher in patients with SIJD in the edema group. In the edema group, LYMQOL-leg total score was higher in patients with SIJD. Conclusion: Chronic lower extremity edema was found to be associated with postural deviations and SIJD. Besides edema control, postural disorders and SIJD should also be considered in these patients.
Publication
Journal of Contemporary Medicine
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
294-300
Date
2023-03-22
Journal Abbr
J Contemp Med
Language
en
ISSN
2667-7180
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3/28/23, 3:13 PM
Library Catalog
dergipark.org.tr
Extra
Number: 2 Publisher: Rabia YILMAZ
Citation
Turhal, C., Soyupek, F., & Baykal, T. (2023). Posture Analysis and Presence of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Lower Extremity Edema. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 13(2), 294–300. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1246494
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