Abnormal Gait Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

[…] or abnormal gait / falls Ataxia (Neurological disorder affecting balance, coordination and speech) Balance problems Difficulty walking Dizziness Restless legs Visual disturbances [b12deficiency.info]

Neurologic signs and symptoms: Numbness—tingling Weakness of legs, arms, trunk Impaired vibration—position sense Abnormal reflexes Unsteady or abnormal gait Balance problems [b12awareness.org]

A 9-year-old boy presented with knuckle hyperpigmentation and oral ulcers for 3 years, pallor and easy fatigability for 6 months, gait abnormalities for 3 months, and abnormal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication

walking Blurred vision Slurred speech Pain is dulled Stupor Cannot stand or walk Vomiting Unconsciousness is possible Decreased response to stimuli Apathetic Coma Unconscious [casapalmera.com]

[…] skills are lacking Excitement Senses are dulled Poor coordination Drowsy Beginnings of erratic behavior Slow reaction time Impaired judgment Confusion Exaggerated emotions Difficulty [casapalmera.com]

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Arthritis

This case report describes the findings of a previously healthy pediatric patient with acute onset of knee swelling and abnormal gait. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

walking or bending the joint Some patients with osteoarthritis also develop a bone spur (a bony protrusion) at the affected joint. [foothealthfacts.org]

Among adults with arthritis, six million are limited in social activities, eight million have difficulty climbing stairs, and 11 million have difficulty walking short distances [arthritis.about.com]

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Osteoarthritis

walking or bending the joint Some patients with osteoarthritis also develop a bone spur (a bony protrusion) at the affected joint. [foothealthfacts.org]

Clinical features include: Crepitus Mild synovitis Reduced range of movements Pain on movement Gait abnormality Muscle atrophy. [inmo.ie]

People with osteoarthritis in the foot or ankle experience, in varying degrees, one or more of the following: Pain and stiffness in the joint Swelling in or near the joint Difficulty [foothealthfacts.org]

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a significant public health concern, resulting in abnormal gait biomechanics, diminished postural stability, and increased risk of falls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Motor nerve damage can lead to muscle weakness, difficulty walking or moving the arms, cramps and spasms. [foundationforpn.org]

Common symptoms of neuropathy include numbness and tingling, frequent falls, muscle weakness and difficulty walking, and low blood pressure. How is neuropathy diagnosed? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

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Pineal Gland Cyst

When to call the healthcare provider Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these: Confusion Difficulty walking Sudden headache Vision problems [saintlukeskc.org]

When to call the healthcare provider Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these: Confusion Difficulty walking Sudden headache Vision problems Date Last [mountnittany.org]

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Alzheimer Disease

gait. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Olanzapine (5‐10 mg) was associated with somnolence, abnormal gait and a significantly higher drop out rate because of adverse events. [doi.org]

[…] survival at diagnosis were increased severity of cognitive impairment, decreased functional level, history of falls, physical examination findings of frontal release signs, and abnormal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Talipes Cavus

Presentation Patients often complain of pain, instability, difficulty walking or running and also problems with footwear. [patient.info]

abnormal gait Browse Doctors achilles tendonitis Our Approach Browse Doctors achilles tendon rupture Browse Doctors achondroplasia Our Approach Browse Doctors ankle arthritis [med.nyu.edu]

Despite various presentations and descriptions of pes cavus, all are characterised by an abnormally high medial longitudinal arch, gait disturbances and resultant foot pathology [teitelbaum-cped.com]

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Stroke

Asymmetric step length is a common abnormal gait pattern in hemiplegic stroke patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

face drooping, hemiparesis/hemiplegia, inability to lift ipsilateral arm or abnormal gait Contralateral sensory loss Contralateral homonymous hemianopia Dysphasia Dysphagia [symptoma.com]

Other symptoms include: confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding speech; difficulty seeing with one or both eyes; difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or [who.int]

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Transient Ischemic Attack

walking Dizziness Loss of balance or coordination Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may last for up to 24 hours. [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] happen suddenly, and include Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Difficulty [nlm.nih.gov]

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Coxa Vara

Many patients have persistent gait abnormalities and functional impairment at long-term follow-up, regardless of prior treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Presentation Abnormal gait associated with right hip pain. Loading images... [radiopaedia.org]

At long-term follow-up for recalled patients, 72% had significantly abnormal gait, and 50% had fair-poor functional outcomes (mHHS 79). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

This can cause difficulty walking or standing up straight, numbness or tingling in the areas below the pinch, and, in extreme cases, weakness in the legs. [livestrong.com]

Previously, she walked 2 miles (3.2 km) a day; now she has difficulty walking two blocks and standing up for more than 15 minutes at a time. [nejm.org]

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Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

walking, fatigue and blurred vision, for as long as possible, although by how much and for how long are uncertain. [almondcare.co.uk]

A key symptom associated with PPMS is difficulty walking. This may result from the damage to the spinal cord that occurs with PPMS. [medicalnewstoday.com]

A: PPMS frequently is associated with weakness in the legs and difficulty walking. In one study, over 90% of patients with PPMS had weakness in the legs. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Supination Injury

If you underpronate while you walk, you may notice arch pain, heel pain, and even back and knee pain because of the additional stress this abnormal gait places on the body [heelthatpain.com]

When you compensate for pain by limping or walking with an abnormal gait, other joints can suffer wear and tear. [orthofeet.com]

Overpronation is by far the most common gait abnormality and leaves runners with this style most prone to injury, but supinators also have an increased chance of sustaining [underpronation.org]

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Osteoarthritis of the Hip

@article{SmithPetersen1936TheCT, title {The Classic: Treatment of Malum Coxae Senilis, Old Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Intrapelvic Protrusion of the Acetabulum, and Coxa Plana by Means of Acetabuloplasty}, author {M. N. Smith-Petersen}, journal {Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research}, year {1936}, volume[…] [semanticscholar.org]

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Parkinson's Disease

[…] disturbance Abnormal gait Abnormal walk Impaired gait [ more ] 0001288 Hallucinations Hallucination Sensory hallucination [ more ] 0000738 Hyperreflexia Increased reflexes [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

walking Difficulty in walking 0002355 Dyskinesia Disorder of involuntary muscle movements 0100660 Fatigue Tired Tiredness [ more ] 0012378 Hypomimic face Dull facial expression [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] layer of the brain due to loss of brain cells 0002120 Confusion Disorientation Easily confused Mental disorientation [ more ] 0001289 Difficulty in tongue movements 0000183 Difficulty [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Muscular Dystrophy

gait, muscle pains, calf hypertrophy, unexplained elevated liver enzymes, learning difficulties, behavioural problems, or speech and language delay Test for creatine kinase [bmj.com]

Muscle weakness of the lower body, including the legs and pelvis area, slowly gets worse, causing: Difficulty walking that gets worse over time; by age 25 to 30, the person [medlineplus.gov]

UK Correspondence to H Fox Hannah.fox8{at}nhs.net What you need to know Consider Duchenne muscular dystrophy in boys with delayed motor milestones, positive Gowers’ sign, abnormal [bmj.com]

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Parkinson's Disease Type 3

The advanced stage is marked by rapid and involuntary rhythmic movements, twisting postures, contortions of the torso, abnormal gait and, ultimately, fixed postural deformities [aans.org]

Understanding Parkinson's Symptoms Some people with Parkinsonâ s will first notice a sense of weakness, difficulty walking, and stiff muscles. [webmd.com]

Fluctuations in cognition, attention or alertness; Problems with movement including tremors, stiffness, slowness and difficulty walking Visual hallucinations (seeing things [lbda.org]

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Lumbar Radiculopathy

This may cause patients to experience difficulty walking and difficulty sitting down for prolonged periods of time. [lancasterortho.com]

You may be asked if you are experiencing any numbness or weakness in your legs or any difficulty walking. [spineuniverse.com]

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Internal Joint Prosthesis Broken

These maneuvers lead to an abnormal gait and require extra effort and concentration. [aetna.com]

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

gait, muscle pains, calf hypertrophy, unexplained elevated liver enzymes, learning difficulties, behavioural problems, or speech and language delay Test for creatine kinase [bmj.com]

(SBQ04PE.47) An 11-year-old boy is evaluated after reporting progressive difficulty walking. After extensive workup, he is diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy. [orthobullets.com]

Children may have difficulty walking or getting up from a seated position or from lying down. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

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Lafora Disease

Other symptoms include temporary blindness, visual hallucinations, depression, diminishing performance in school, ataxia (difficulty walking), and dementia. [jessarmy.wordpress.com]

Other signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, muscle spasms (myoclonus) and dementia. Affected people also experience rap ... [rarediseases.org]

Recurrent, Increasingly Intractable Seizures Cognitive Decline Ataxia (difficulty controlling muscles) Myoclonus Difficulty Walking Difficulty Eating Speech Difficulty Dementia [chelseashope.org]

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Hydrocephalus

gait Impaired consciousness Cushing triad (irregular breathing, widening pulse pressure, bradycardia) Ultrasonography (in infants 6 months) MRI or CT (older infants or adults [amboss.com]

congenital toxoplasmosis (see congenital infections ) Acquired Clinical features Features of increased ICP Headache, nausea, and vomiting Papilledema Abnormal gait Impaired [amboss.com]

Other symptoms include abnormal gait (difficulty walking), inability to hold urine ( urinary incontinence ), and, occasionally, inability to control the bowels. [webmd.com]

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Conversion Disorder

The modified gait abnormality rating scale (GARS-M) may be useful for quantifying gait abnormalities in these individuals. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] to epilepsy Sensory defects including numbness and anesthesia Amnesia Dementia Swallowing difficulties Motor tics Hallucinations Difficulty walking Speech abnormalities and [symptoma.com]

gait or limb posturing tremor or abnormal movements Speech changes reduced speech volume inability to speak (aphonia) altered articulation (dysarthia) Neuroimaging of Conversion [traumadissociation.com]

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Paresis

[…] stages 1 through 4; characterized by a slowing of brain waves and some physiological functions normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) clinical symptom complex characterized by abnormal [strokecenter.org]

gait, urinary incontinence, and dementia in the setting of hydrocephalus with normal cerebrospinal fluid pressure; proposed pathophysiology is that there is diminished cerebrospinal [strokecenter.org]

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Pernicious Anemia

gait and hallucinations. [findatopdoc.com]

Neurological symptoms may include muscular weakness and abnormal gait. [orpha.net]

Symptoms may include: Abnormal paleness or lack of color of the skin Decreased appetite Irritability Lack of energy or tiring easily (fatigue) Diarrhea Difficulty walking [stanfordchildrens.org]

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Mechanical Complication of Prosthetic Joint

996.00 Mechanical complication of unspecified cardiac device, implant, and graft 996.01 Mechanical complication due to cardiac pacemaker (electrode) 996.02 Mechanical complication due to heart valve prosthesis 996.03 Mechanical complication due to coronary bypass graft 996.04 Mechanical complication of automatic[…] [healthprovidersdata.com]

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Binswanger Disease

The abnormality of gait that may occur in patients with subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy is described in 12 patients in whom difficulty walking was the presenting [medigoo.com]

Extrapyramidal disease Gait disturbance Low back pain Progressive encephalopathy Pseudobulbar signs Rigidity Abnormality of the skeletal system Low back pain Congenital anomaly [familydiagnosis.com]

Symptoms include depression, muscle rigidity, difficulties walking and urinary incontinence. There is no cure for the condition. [sciencephoto.com]

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee

As noted earlier, this change in internal loading patterns has the potential to cause excessive external subtalar joint pronation moments, abnormal gait patterns and even [podiatrytoday.com]

Major symptoms are pain, swelling and difficulty walking. - Pain during exercise A major symptom of osteoarthritis of the knee is knee pain which occurs during knee motions [healthy-knee.com]

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Polyarthritis

A 72-year-old retired Caucasian man arrived at the emergency department with confusion, a temperature of 101 F, difficulty walking, leukocytosis, and diffuse joint aches. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

walking, fracture Increased ALP, PTH; reduced Ca, P, 25-hydroxy vitamin D Thyroid dysfunction F M 30–55 Palpitations, sweating, weight loss, hair loss Abnormalities of TSH [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Osteoarthritis F M 60 Pain is worse with joint use, bony swelling, joint deformity uch as Heberden’s nodule None Osteomalasia F M nr Muscle weakness, spasms and cramps, difficulty [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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