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Kaczmarczyk, K, Zakynthinaki, M, Barton, G, Baran, M and Wit, A (2024) Biomechanical comparison of two surgical methods for Hallux Valgus deformity: Exploring the use of artificial neural networks as a decision-making tool for orthopedists. PLoS One, 19 (2). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1932-6203
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Abstract
Hallux Valgus foot deformity affects gait performance. Common treatment options include distal oblique metatarsal osteotomy and chevron osteotomy. Nonetheless, the current process of selecting the appropriate osteotomy method poses potential biases and risks, due to its reliance on subjective human judgment and interpretation. The inherent variability among clinicians, the potential influence of individual clinical experiences, or inherent measurement limitations may contribute to inconsistent evaluations. To address this, incorporating objective tools like neural networks, renowned for effective classification and decision-making support, holds promise in identifying optimal surgical approaches. The objective of this cross-sectional study was twofold. Firstly, it aimed to investigate the feasibility of classifying patients based on the type of surgery. Secondly, it sought to explore the development of a decision-making tool to assist orthopedists in selecting the optimal surgical approach. To achieve this, gait parameters of twenty-three women with moderate to severe Hallux Valgus were analyzed. These patients underwent either distal oblique metatarsal osteotomy or chevron osteotomy. The parameters exhibiting differences in preoperative and postoperative values were identified through various statistical tests such as normalization, Shapiro-Wilk, non-parametric Wilcoxon, Student t, and paired difference tests. Two artificial neural networks were constructed for patient classification based on the type of surgery and to simulate an optimal surgery type considering postoperative walking speed. The results of the analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between surgery type and postoperative gait parameters, with the first neural network achieving a remarkable 100% accuracy in classification. Additionally, cases were identified where there was a mismatch with the surgeon’s decision. Our findings highlight the potential of artificial neural networks as a complementary tool for surgeons in making informed decisions. Addressing the study’s limitations, future research may investigate a wider range of orthopedic procedures, examine additional gait parameters and use more diverse and extensive datasets to enhance statistical robustness.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Metatarsal Bones; Humans; Hallux Valgus; Gait; Treatment Outcome; Osteotomy; Retrospective Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Orthopedic Surgeons; Humans; Female; Hallux Valgus; Orthopedic Surgeons; Cross-Sectional Studies; Osteotomy; Gait; Metatarsal Bones; Treatment Outcome; Retrospective Studies; General Science & Technology |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine R Medicine > RD Surgery |
| Divisions: | Sport & Exercise Sciences |
| Publisher: | Public Library of Science |
| SWORD Depositor: | A Symplectic |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Apr 2024 14:05 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Apr 2024 14:15 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0297504 |
| Editors: | Gu, Y |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/22991 |
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