Gait abnormality 2045712 225800781 2008-07-15T13:43:42Z Tcal 5141161 {{Cleanup|date=April 2008}} {{SignSymptom infobox | Name = Abnormalities of gait and mobility | ICD10 = {{ICD10|R|26||r|25}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|781.2}} | ICDO = | Image = | Caption = | OMIM = | OMIM_mult = | MedlinePlus = 003199 | eMedicineSubj = pmr | eMedicineTopic = 225 | DiseasesDB = 15409 | }} '''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== {{reflist|2}} {{Nervous and musculoskeletal system symptoms and signs}} [[Category:Diseases]] [[de:Gangstörung]]