This study aims to consolidate current knowledge and investigate differences in spatiotemporal gait patterns among degenerative lumbar spine diseases, including lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), lumbar disc herniation (LDH), and low back pain (LBP). With LBP being common and gait patterns not well established, a literature search identified 17 relevant studies. Findings suggest distinct gait deterioration patterns for each condition: LSS shows asymmetry and variability, LDH exhibits decreased gait velocity and increased double-support duration, and LBP presents marginal abnormalities in gait metrics. Gait asymmetry and variability may serve as markers for distinguishing between lumbar spine diseases.
Publication Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8990405/
