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What is a common cause of cerebellar ataxic gait?
What is a common cause of cerebellar ataxic gait?
Which condition is most commonly associated with hemiplegic gait?
Which condition is most commonly associated with hemiplegic gait?
What is a potential cause of gait disorders in older adults?
What is a potential cause of gait disorders in older adults?
Which condition may result in a wide-based gait and titubation?
Which condition may result in a wide-based gait and titubation?
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What type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with muscle weakness and atrophy?
What type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with muscle weakness and atrophy?
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Which condition is associated with loss of normal arm swing and slight circumduction?
Which condition is associated with loss of normal arm swing and slight circumduction?
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What is a potential medical condition that may result in fear of falling and contribute to gait disorders?
What is a potential medical condition that may result in fear of falling and contribute to gait disorders?
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Which neurological condition is commonly associated with inability to walk from heel to toe or in a straight line?
Which neurological condition is commonly associated with inability to walk from heel to toe or in a straight line?
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What type of gait is most commonly seen in individuals with orthostatic hypotension?
What type of gait is most commonly seen in individuals with orthostatic hypotension?
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What sensory abnormality is commonly associated with gait disorders?
What sensory abnormality is commonly associated with gait disorders?
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Which type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with muscle weakness and atrophy?
Which type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with muscle weakness and atrophy?
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Which condition may result in a waddling gait?
Which condition may result in a waddling gait?
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A patient with neuropathic gait is most likely to have which of the following characteristics?
A patient with neuropathic gait is most likely to have which of the following characteristics?
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Which gait disorder is characterized by a shuffling gait pattern known as marche a petits pas (walk of little steps) with a reduced step length and absent heel strike?
Which gait disorder is characterized by a shuffling gait pattern known as marche a petits pas (walk of little steps) with a reduced step length and absent heel strike?
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What is the primary cause of the diplegic (spastic) gait seen in cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis?
What is the primary cause of the diplegic (spastic) gait seen in cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis?
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Patients with myopathic gait are likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?
Patients with myopathic gait are likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?
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Which condition is associated with choreiform (hyperkinetic) gait characterized by irregular, jerky, involuntary movements in all extremities?
Which condition is associated with choreiform (hyperkinetic) gait characterized by irregular, jerky, involuntary movements in all extremities?
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A patient with sensory ataxic gait is likely to experience worsening of their gait when:
A patient with sensory ataxic gait is likely to experience worsening of their gait when:
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A patient with magnetic gait disorder associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus is most likely to experience:
A patient with magnetic gait disorder associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus is most likely to experience:
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'Marche a petits pas' (walk of little steps) and festination are characteristic features of which gait disorder?
'Marche a petits pas' (walk of little steps) and festination are characteristic features of which gait disorder?
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A patient is observed to walk with rigidity, bradykinesia, stooped position, flexion at the knees and fingers usually extended. This is indicative of which type of gait disorder?
A patient is observed to walk with rigidity, bradykinesia, stooped position, flexion at the knees and fingers usually extended. This is indicative of which type of gait disorder?
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Study Notes
Gait Disorders
- Cerebellar ataxic gait can be caused by cerebellar damage or degeneration.
- Hemiplegic gait is commonly associated with stroke or cerebral infarction.
- Gait disorders in older adults can be caused by sensory impairments, muscle weakness, and fear of falling.
- Ataxic gait can result in a wide-based gait and titubation (loss of balance).
- Muscle weakness and atrophy can cause a waddling gait.
- Neurological conditions such as stroke or cerebral infarction can cause loss of normal arm swing and slight circumduction.
- Fear of falling can contribute to gait disorders, especially in older adults.
- Inability to walk from heel to toe or in a straight line is commonly associated with proprioceptive sensory impairment.
- Orthostatic hypotension can cause a wide-based, unsteady gait.
- Impaired proprioception and vestibular function are common sensory abnormalities associated with gait disorders.
- Muscle weakness and atrophy can cause a myopathic gait, characterized by a waddling, wide-based gait.
- Neuropathic gait is characterized by a lack of proprioception and ankle reflexes.
- Marche a petits pas (walk of little steps) is a characteristic feature of Parkinsonian gait.
- Diplegic (spastic) gait is commonly seen in cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis, caused by damage to the pyramidal tract.
- Myopathic gait is characterized by a waddling gait and difficulty climbing stairs.
- Choreiform (hyperkinetic) gait is associated with Huntington's disease, characterized by irregular, jerky, involuntary movements.
- Sensory ataxic gait worsens when eyes are closed.
- Magnetic gait disorder associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by a lack of automaticity and a "magnetic" effect, where the patient's feet feel stuck to the floor.
- Parkinsonian gait is characterized by festination (rapid, small steps) and marche a petits pas (walk of little steps).
- Parkinsonian gait can also present with rigidity, bradykinesia, stooped position, flexion at the knees, and fingers usually extended.
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