Limping Gait: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Limping Gait

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

In fact, most patients with SCFE are teenagers with knee or hip pain who subsequently exhibit an intermittent limping gait. [symptoma.com]

As the epiphysis continues to slip, there may be decreased range of motion and a limping gait. [massgeneral.org]

In acute on chronic phase, patient presents with pain, limp, and altered gait occurring for several months, suddenly becoming very painful. [mjdrdypu.org]

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Clinical features include a limping gait and hip pain frequently radiating into the thigh, knees, groin, or buttocks. Pain is worse with activities. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Common Symptoms: painless limp mild or intermittent pain in anterior thigh painful limp antalgic gait mild restriction of motion (on abduction and internal rotation) thigh [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

[…] intermittent hip, knee, groin or thigh pain Physical exam hip stiffness loss of internal rotation and abduction gait disturbance antalgic limp Trendelenburg gait (head collapse [orthobullets.com]

Congenital Hip Dysplasia

The condition tends to worsen as the child grows and if not treated, may result in the child learning to walk with a limp or unusual waddling gait. [healthpoint.co.nz]

A walking child may present with abnormal gait signs, including any of the following2: Limp. Waddling gait. Hyperlordosis. Positive Trendelenburg sign. [now.aapmr.org]

A congenital hip dislocation results in limping or waddling gait immediately after the child begins to walk. [doctor-kolesow.ru]

Coxitis Fugax

The gait is disrupted and the child limps. Sometimes the child does not want to stand or walk at all. Sideways elevation and rotational movements of the hip are limited. [physiocheck.co.uk]

The most common form of limp, an antalgic gait, is caused by pain. [aafp.org]

[…] and active but have immature gaits and are thus prone to falls, typically with a torsional component. [emedicine.com]

Calcaneus Fracture

gait. [epainassist.com]

Fracture or Broken Heel, walking may not be affected to a large extent as the Achilles tendon comes to the rescue and supports the body weight but still the person may have a limping [epainassist.com]

Congenital Coxa Valga

A Trendelenburg limp is sometimes associated with unilateral coxa vara and a waddling gait is often seen when bilateral coxa vara is present. [physio-pedia.com]

[…] internal fixation such as pins or screws. [7] Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source] Clinically, the condition presents itself as an abnormal, but painless gait [physio-pedia.com]

Psoas Abscess

Two years later, she presented with fever, limping gait, and right flank pain. [omicsonline.org]

Initial symptoms include low back pain, difficulty standing, limping gait, and fever. [healio.com]

Two years later, she presented with fever, limping gait, and right flank pain for 3 days. [omicsonline.org]

Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

The clinical manifestations of ANFH, including pain on exertion, limping gait, and discrepancy in leg length, cause considerable disability. [genome.jp]

Until you are able to walk without a significant limp, we recommend that you continue to use a walking aid, such as your crutches, or a cane/stick. [centralphysicaltherapy.com]

Improper gait can lead to a host of other pains in the knee, hip and back so it is prudent to use a walking aid until virtually normal walking can be achieved. [centralphysicaltherapy.com]

Osteomyelitis

Changes in gait (walking pattern that is a painful, yielding a limp) or unwillingness to bear weight in children. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Osteoarthritis of the Hip

The gait pattern over short distances and abductor strength are usually normal in the early stages of the disease. [plasticsurgerykey.com]

A limp, secondary to mild abductor weakness, and positive Trendelenburg test may develop as labral disease and joint degeneration progress. [plasticsurgerykey.com]

Sever Disease

The pain, however, can sometimes be so severe as to cause limping or a tiptoed gait. [verywellhealth.com]

Gait may be normal; the patient may walk with a limp or exhibit a forceful heel strike. [physio-pedia.com]

Other common signs and symptoms of plantar fasciosis include: Tenderness along the bottom of the inside (medial) heel Gait compensation or limping Treatments The first and [nwfootankle.com]

Septic Arthritis of Pelvic Region

동통보행(antalgic gait) 통증을 경감시키기 위해 취하는 보행으로서 환자는 통증이 있는 부위쪽의 체중부하를 피하기 위하여 입각기를 짧게한다. [ekjm.org]

보행의 분석은 상당히 복잡한 과정이긴 하지만 임상의라 하더라도 보행 양상을 관찰함으로서 파행(limping)의 심한 정도를 파악할 수 있어야 하며 고관절의 병변과 관련된 이상 보행에 대해서 간단히 알아두는 것이 좋다. [ekjm.org]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

BACKGROUND: A new system for performing open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO), the iBalance HTO System-Arthrex, has been recently developed in order to make the surgery more reproducible and safe. The aim of this study was to determine the short-term outcomes of the iBalance technique in medial compartment[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Knee Sprain

A knee sprain occurs when the ligament(s) of the knee sustains damage. Sprains result from sports and recreational activities, direct knee contact, or falls. Knee trauma is particularly common in young athletes. The patient history for a knee sprain, especially that of an ACL tear, is positive for a popping[…] [symptoma.com]

Hip Disease

Pain, limping, or limitation of movement are rarely observed and are usually transient. 4 As healing is complete, Meyer dysplasia needs no treatment. [jamanetwork.com]

Knee and foot As mentioned previously, young children may have difficulty communicating the cause of their pain or limp. [radiologyassistant.nl]

If both hips are dislocated, the child’s abnormal walk (gait) is difficult to detect. [arthrohealth.com.au]

Osteosarcoma

OBJECTIVES: Osteosarcoma is one of common malignant tumors worldwide in the metaphysis of teenagers. The role of lncRNAs in Osteosarcoma has become an emerging area of research. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cell migration and invasion were analyzed in Osteosarcoma cell following knockdown or overexpression by[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bacterial Arthritis

Prompt diagnosis and treatment of infectious arthritis can help prevent significant morbidity and mortality. The acute onset of monoarticular joint pain, erythema, heat, and immobility should raise suspicion of sepsis. Constitutional symptoms such as fever, chills, and rigors are poorly sensitive for septic arthritis. In[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reiter Syndrome

Reactive arthritis Reactive arthritis of the knee Specialty Rheumatology Reactive arthritis, formerly known as Reiter's syndrome, is a form of inflammatory arthritis[1] that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with bacteria and developing an[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Rigid Flat Foot

Abstract The proper management of the rigid flat-foot requires an accurate diagnosis since the condition is treated on causal or rational basis. Calcaneonavicular coalition best seen on an oblique view of the foot may be treated by resection of the coalition with extensor digitorum brevis interposition. If the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Coxa Vara

[…] abnormality waddling or limp (trendelenburg gait) caused by abductor weakness from tension abnormality Physical exam inspection leg length discrepancy high riding greater [orthobullets.com]

" gait and leg length discrepancy. [healio.com]

 usually present with gait abnormalities  Limp(unilateral) ,weddling gait(bilateral)  The Trendelenburg sign is commonly elicited in the affected hip or hips  Shortenting [slideshare.net]

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Affected individuals present clinically with acute hip pain, limping gait, and limited ranges of hip motion. TOH may begin spontaneously or after a minor trauma. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ribbing Disease

2018 Apr;59(4):448-453. doi: 10.1177/0284185117719575. Epub 2017 Jul 10. Affiliations PMID: 28691528 DOI: 10.1177/0284185117719575 Free article Ribbing disease: a systematic review Bart G Pijls et al. Acta Radiol. 2018 Apr. Free article Abstract Background Ribbing disease, or multiple diaphyseal sclerosis, is a rare benign[…] [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Type 1

Around one-third of the patients (30.1%) were diagnosed after 1 year from birth when they started walking, and the limping gait became obvious to the parents. [thejhs.org]

Kids with untreated DDH end up having legs of uneven length in adulthood, and this can cause a limp or waddling gait, back and hip pain, and overall decreased agility. [kidshealth.org]

In older children who are walking, look for signs of gait asymmetry- limping, gluteus medius lurch, or positive Trendelenburg sign. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Deafness-Epiphyseal Dysplasia-Short Stature Syndrome

The clinical manifestations, such as pain on exertion, a limping gait, and a discrepancy in leg length, cause considerable disability. [abcam.com]

Retrocecal Appendicitis

Two years later, she presented with fever, limping gait, and right flank pain. [omicsonline.com]

Two years later, she presented with fever, limping gait, and right flank pain for 3 days. [omicsonline.org]

Unfortunately, 4 months later, she was readmitted with a 2-day history of fever, limping gait and pain in the right groin. [omicsonline.org]

RELA Fusion-Positive Ependymoma

On physical examination, grade IV+ motor weakness in the right upper extremity and limping gait of the right leg were noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Koehler Disease

Signs and symptoms of the condition include swelling, redness and/or tenderness of the affected foot which can lead to a limp or abnormal gait (style of walking). [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Camurati-Engelmann Syndrome

The clinical symptoms are present in 74% of patients.11 The limping gait is an early manifestation but it is not the most frequent, occurring in 43%. [elsevier.es]

The clinical symptoms are present in 74% of patients. 11 The limping gait is an early manifestation but it is not the most frequent, occurring in 43%. [elsevier.es]

Non-Syndromic Ocular Stickler Syndrome Type 1

The clinical manifestations, such as pain on exertion, a limping gait, and a discrepancy in leg length, cause considerable disability. [abcam.com]

Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome

However, these symptoms may vary in individual patient. [6] Since the patient's family was not willing for extensive investigations, it was assumed from the limping gait that [jisppd.com]

gait, low set hairline, mild growth deficiency, and soft tissue abnormality on palate [Figure 1], [Figure 2], [Figure 3] and [Figure 4]. [jisppd.com]

[…] tears, mild ptosis of right upper eyelid, strabismus and pseudohypertelorism, midface deficiency indicated by broad and flat nasal bridge, long and indistinct philtrum, limping [jisppd.com]