Functional Variance in Children—Biomechanics and Quality of Life

Dear Colleagues,

Deformities, malalignments, and malfunctions are common findings in pediatric orthopedics. This often results in a consultation with a doctor and appropriate treatment (conservative or surgical). Altered function—deviation of references (typically in developing children)—is often the result of these abnormal developments. This can lead to a reduced quality of life due to pain and functional limitations in daily life. The aim of this Special Issue is therefore to provide children with the best possible treatment so that their participation in life is as good as possible.

For individualized decision making regarding treatment, a complete diagnosis consisting of functional analysis as well as clinical (e.g., range of motion, muscle strength, muscle tone) and instrumental examinations (e.g., 3D motion analysis, EMG, foot pressure analysis) is essential. Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on the following areas:

• 3D motion analysis as a specific diagnostic method;
• Correlation and inclusion of static (imaging, clinical examination, etc.) and dynamic (3D motion analysis) aspects;
• Technical improvements (such as adapted marker placements), new protocols (e.g., for a specific diagnosis) and new models (e.g., for upper limb) in 3D motion analysis;
• Pain and quality of life in connection with motion analysis.

The scope of this Special Issue is broad. However, the clinical context should always be evident in the publication.

Dr. Britta K. Krautwurst
Guest Editor

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• biomechanics
• motion analysis
• gait analysis
• kinematics
• kinetics
• electromyography
• functional disorder
• musculoskeletal disease
• quality of life
• pain
• protocols