Gaits

Question 1

Proprioceptive column disease and results from loss of proprioception in extermities, Patients walk with a wide base, watch their feet, and slap their feet on the ground

Answer 1

Ataxic gate

Tabetic gate

Question 2

One side of patient is ridgid and is swung from the hip in a semicircle. Patient leans to affected side, arm on affected side is held ridgid. Spastic leg is moved forward with difficulty

Answer 2

Hemiplegic gate

Question 3

Characteristic gate of paraplegia. Legs are adducted, crossing alternately in front, knees scraping. Both legs are spastic

Answer 3

Scissor gait

Question 4

Gait that is associated with Alcohol, or from multiple drug poisoning, brain tumor, MS

Answer 4

Staggering gait

Drunken gait

Question 5

Gait that is a result of dislocated hips or muscular dystorphy with weaknesss of the hips. Patient rolls from side to side. Weakness of the pelvic girdle produces pelvic tilt

Answer 5

Waddling gait

Clumsy gait

Question 6

Gait characteised by a high knee and flopping the feet

Answer 6

Steppage gait

Question 7

Patient leans forward, shuffles feet and speeds up as they go

Answer 7

Festination gait

Question 8

Gait that simulate various paralyses but differ from the organic forms by being more pronounced, but the limb can be used normally in emergencies.

Answer 8

Hysterical gaits

Question 9

Hysterical ataxia with bizarre uncoordination, patient is unable to stand of walk. All leg movements can be done while patient is sitting or is in bed

Answer 9

Astasia-Abasia

Question 10

Pain produced when putting weight on the lower extremity. Patient takes a short step on affected legs

Answer 10

Limping gait