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The aim of this survey was to assess the influence of knee arthrodesis on the neighboring joints on the basis of gait analysis data. Our hypothesis is that the hip and ankle joints are negatively influenced by knee arthrodesis in the process of walking. Materials and methods: We performed six pedobarographic and four gait analytical measurements in six patients 2.4 \u00b1 1.6 years after receiving knee arthrodesis at the operating ages of 69.1 \u00b1 9.2 years. Gait analysis consisted of time\u2013distance parameters\/minute (number of steps, double support, cycle time, standing phase, step length, gait speed). A healthy group of test subjects (n = 52) was included as the control cohort. Gait analysis was conducted using a three-dimensional movement system and three force-measuring platforms to determine the ground reaction force. Foot pressure was measured using a pedography platform. Results: Five of six patients presented an incomplete rolling movement over the toes on the side that was operated on, presenting with a gait line ending in the forefoot area. All of the patients bore less weight on the side that was operated on. Three of six patients demonstrated a pathological gait line with a healthy opposite side ending in the forefoot area. All of the patients exhibited a reduction in gait speed and step length and a lower number of steps. All of the patients had a prolonged double support\/cycle time. Conclusions: Isolated knee arthrodesis is associated with reduced forefoot repulsion, restricted movement on the side receiving the operation, and reduced movement in the ankle\/knee joint. The hip showed norm deviations in the hip moment\/angle. Knee arthrodesis causes reduced gait kinetics\/kinematics. Our survey shows that the relative joint moments of the ankle joint and hip are often reduced. 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