Gait Deviations

Question 1

Trendelenburg

Answer 1

caused by weakness of the abductor muscles of the lower limb, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.

Question 2

Vaulting

Answer 2

A gait pattern where the swing leg advances by compensating through the combination of elevation of the pelvis and plantar flexion of the stance leg. unable to flex knee/hip

Question 3

Hip Hiking

Answer 3

the contralateral pelvis elevates during
swing phase to provide for extra clearance for
the advancing leg, ankle does not plantar flex

Question 4

Circumduction

Answer 4

the swing leg advance in a semicircular
arc, which creates extra clearance for
the advancing leg, usually seen with hip hiking

Question 5

Steppage

Answer 5

A gait pattern in which the feet and toes are lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights; usually secondary to dorsiflexor weakness. The foot will slap at initial contact with the ground secondary to decreased control.