Limping Gait Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

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]

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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]

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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]

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Osteomyelitis

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

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Charley Horse

"Dead leg" redirects here; in engineering, a "dead leg" is a redundant length of pipe through which flow is impossible because one end is sealed. Charley horse Specialty Sports medicine A charley horse is a painful involuntary spasm or cramp in the leg muscles, typically lasting anywhere from a few seconds to about[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

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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]

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Osteosarcoma

The classification of thyroid nodules in children is often difficult, especially in pretreated patients with metastatic disease. In osteosarcoma patients, Tc-MDP SPECT/CT is used for primary and follow-up staging. Bone and soft tissue metastases can be revealed because of Tc-MDP imaging of osteoid-producing[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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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]

Physical examination usually reveals a limping gait. The mobility of the hip is limited mainly in internal rotation and abduction. [doi.org]

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]

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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]

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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]

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Hemiplegia

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body Infantile hemiplegia Infantile hemiplegia (disorder) Infantile hemiplegia NOS Infantile hemiplegia NOS (disorder) Infantile hemiplegia [Ambiguous] Postnatal infantile hemiplegia NOS Postnatal infantile hemiplegia[…] [wikidata.org]

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Reiter Syndrome

Atrioventricular (A-V) conduction disturbances in Reiter's syndrome are usually described in longstanding disease. This report deals with two male patients with Reiter's syndrome who developed an A-V block early in the course of the disease. One of these patients developed a second degree A-V block, Wenckebach[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sever's 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]

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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]

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Locked Knee

A case is presented of a combined tear of the posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments with medial collateral ligament fibers herniated through the medial capsule and occupying the medial compartment, which resulting in a locked knee. The author is not aware of any reports in the literature of this and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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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]

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Leg Length Inequality

(limp) and/or lumbar scoliosis & lower back pain Possible spinal anatomical changes for long-standing conditions Vertebral body wedging, increased spurring Increased disc [medisavvy.com]

Gait (pattern of walking) abnormality, such as a limp Knee, hip or back pain Apparent scoliosis (curvature of the spine) Limb Length Inequality Diagnosis A detailed medical [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Beyond 3 cm. however, the limp is quite pronounced, and medical care is often sought at that point. [orthoseek.com]

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Coxa Vara

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

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

The abductors and extensors of the hips were weak in some that resulted in limping and Trendelenburg gait. [online.boneandjoint.org.uk]

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Cystitis

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

The abductors and extensors of the hips were weak in some that resulted in limping and Trendelenburg gait. [online.boneandjoint.org.uk]

Developmental Coxa Vara Indications of Surgery -H-E angle of 60 degrees or greater -Neck shaft angle less than 110 degree -symptomatic limp -Trendelenburg gait -progressive [slideshare.net]

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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]

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Heelspur

Gait/limp (total: 20%) No limp, normal walking is possible without a limitation Slightly altered, limp after walking 1 km (2 blocks) Moderately altered, limp after walking [intechopen.com]

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Cystocele

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

The abductors and extensors of the hips were weak in some that resulted in limping and Trendelenburg gait. [online.boneandjoint.org.uk]

Developmental Coxa Vara Indications of Surgery -H-E angle of 60 degrees or greater -Neck shaft angle less than 110 degree -symptomatic limp -Trendelenburg gait -progressive [slideshare.net]

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Arthritis

For example, if you are limping, the way you limp can tell your doctor a lot about the severity and location of your arthritis. [orthoinfo.aaos.org]

During the physical examination, your doctor will closely observe your gait (the way you walk). Pain and joint stiffness will change the way you walk. [orthoinfo.aaos.org]

During the gait analysis, your doctor will assess how the bones in your leg and foot line up when you walk, measure your stride, and test the strength of your ankles and feet [orthoinfo.aaos.org]

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Lumbar Disk Herniation

Document any gait abnormalities, such as a limp. Test the patient’s deep tendon reflexes in the upper and lower extremities. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Raynaud Disease

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]

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Supination Injury

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

Tight shoes can cause limping from foot pain. Oversized shoes can also impair your gait. Either way, you’ll be putting unnecessary stress on your knees and hips. [orthofeet.com]

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