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The aim of this study was to assess the repeatability of an observational gait
analysis score that was developed specifically for unilateral amputees. Ten
videotaped sequences were analysed by six experienced observers on two separate
occasions. Data were analysed using percentage agreement, the kappa statistic and
the coefficient of repeatability. The score demonstrated good intraobserver
repeatability with an average repeatability coefficient of 3 (range 1.5-4.6).
Interobserver repeatability was poor with a repeatability coefficient of 5.9.
This score could be used in practice to assess amputees and is most repeatable if
used by the same observer to evaluate changes in patients over time.
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