Gait abnormality
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{{SignSymptom infobox |
Name = Abnormalities of gait and mobility |
ICD10 = {{ICD10|R|26||r|25}} |
ICD9 = {{ICD9|781.2}} |
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OMIM = |
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MedlinePlus = 003199 |
eMedicineSubj = pmr |
eMedicineTopic = 225 |
DiseasesDB = 15409 |
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'''Gait abnormality''' typically results from dysfunction of the nervous and/or musculoskeletal systems.
==Presentation and causes==
Persons suffering from [[peripheral neuropathy]] experience [[numbness]] and [[tingling]] in their hands and feet. This can cause ambulation impairment, such as trouble climbing stairs or maintaining [[Balance (ability)|balance]]. Gait abnormality is also common in persons with nervous system affections such as [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Alzheimer's disease]], and [[Myasthenia gravis]]. [[Orthopedic]] corrective treatments may also manifest into gait abnormality, such as lower extremity [[amputation]], post-[[fracture]], and [[arthroplasty]] ([[joint replacement]]). Difficulty in ambulation that results from [[chemotherapy]] is generally temporary in nature, though recovery times of six months to a year are common. Likewise, difficulty in walking due to [[arthritis]] or joint pains (antalgic gait) sometimes resolves spontaneously once the pain is gone.<ref>[http://www.selmanholman.com/SHAweb_tools.htm Gait Abnormality Coding Checklist by Jun Mapili, PT, MAEd]</ref><ref>[http://icd9cm.chrisendres.com/index.php?action=child&recordid=7657 ICD-9-cm Chrisenders]</ref>.
==Types==
* [[Scissor gait]]
* [[Antalgic gait]]
* [[Cerebellar ataxia]]
* [[Festinating gait]]
* [[Pigeon gait]]
* [[Propulsive gait]]
* [[Steppage gait]]
* [[Stomping gait]]
* [[Spastic gait]]
* [[Myopathic gait]]
* [[Magnetic gait]]
* [[Trendelenburg gait]]
==See also==
* [[Ataxia]]
* [[Limp]]
* [[Foot drop]]
* [[Gait Abnormality Rating Scale]]
* [[The Ministry of Silly Walks]]
==External links==
* [http://www.selmanholman.com/SHAweb_tools.htm Gait Abnormality Coding Checklist by Jun Mapili, PT, MAEd]
* [http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site932/printerfriendlypageS932P0.html Children's Hospital Boston]
* [http://www.univie.ac.at/cga/faq/classification.html Classification]
* [http://www.univie.ac.at/cga/archives/25-7-96/ Case Study]
* [http://library.med.utah.edu/neurologicexam/html/gait_abnormal.html Videos of various abnormal gaits]
==References==
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{{Nervous and musculoskeletal system symptoms and signs}}
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