Transtibial and Transfemoral Gait Deviations Flashcards
TRANSTIBIAL GAIT DEVIATIONS
TRANSTIBIAL GAIT DEVIATIONS
What is the goal with transtibial prosthetic gait?
Gait that is as close to normal as possible.
Normal gait is a function of what things in TT?
- Socket fit
- Prosthetic alignment (between foot and socket in transtibial)
- Components used
- User ability
Phases of gait an what we are looking for in each phase.
IC/LR
- stride length
- controlled knee flexion
MSt
- pylon position
- step width
TSt
- smooth progression over the foot
- smooth flexion of the limb
PSw
-pelvic, trunk, and head position
Swing Phase
-prosthetic path
List the TT Gait Deviations.
- Excessive Knee Extension
- Knee Instability
- Hip Drop
- Lateral Thrust
- Wide Based Gait
- Drop-Off
- Vaulting
- Pistoning
- Uneven Step Length
- Circumduction
Excessive Knee Extension is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
IC → MSt
sagittal
What are some prosthetic causes of Excessive Knee Extension?
- Socket aligned too far posterior/foot aligned too far anterior.
- Heel too soft.
- Insufficient socket flexion.
What are patient causes of Excessive Knee Extension?
- Weak musculature around knee.
- Locking knee to prevent fall.
Patients with Excessive Knee Extension may develop skin breakdown where?
Anterior distal tibia from extending excessively into the socket. (Bell clapping)
Knee Instability is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
IC → LR
sagittal
What are some prosthetic causes of Knee Instability?
- Socket aligned too far anterior/foot aligned too far posterior.
- Heel too firm.
- Excessive foot DF.
What are some patient causes of Knee Instability?
- Weak quads.
- Knee flexion contracture.
- Patients with Knee Instability will report feeling unstable and having excessive pressure where?
- These patients may also present with a shortened stance phase on the _________ side.
- distal residual limb
- prosthetic
Hip Drop is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
MSt
frontal
With Hip Drop, we see a pelvic drop toward the ________ side during MSt.
prosthetic
What are some prosthetic causes of Hip Drop?
Prosthesis too short.
What are some patient causes of Hip Drop?
Residual limb pain.
Lateral Thrust is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
MSt
frontal
A narrow BOS with lateral thrust of the socket durinig MSt creates excessive ______ at the knee.
Varus
What are some prosthetic causes of Lateral Thrust?
- Foot too far inset.
- Laterally leaning pylon.
What are some patient causes of Lateral Thrust?
- Glute med weakness.
- Knee ligament insufficiency.
Patients with Lateral Thrust will complain about increased __________ and ____________ residual limb pain and pressure leading to breakdown.
- proximal medial
- distal lateral
Wide Based Gait is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
MSt
frontal
With a Wide Based Gait, we see an increase in ______.
BOS
What are some prosthetic causes of Wide Based Gait?
- Outset foot.
- Medial leaning pylon.
What are some patient causes of Wide Based Gait?
- Insufficient weight shift over prosthesis.
- Hip abduction tightness.
- Patient fear.
Drop-Off/Knee Instability is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
TSt
sagittal
Drop-Off involves early and excessive knee ______ durinig TSt.
flexion
What are some prosthetic causes of Drop-Off?
- Socket aligned too far anterior/foot too far posterior.
- Inappropriate foot choice.
What are some patient causes of Drop-Off?
Knee flexion contractures (results in early and excessive knee flexion).
Vaulting is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
SW
frontal
Vaulting is excessive ___ of sound limb during MSt to clear prosthetic foot.
PF
What are some prosthetic causes of Vaulting?
- Prosthesis too long.
- Long toe lever arm.
- Socket too far posterior.
What are some patient causes of Vaulting?
Holding knee in extension for too long.
Patients with Vaulting will often complain of _______ in the sound limb.
fatigue
Pistoning is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
SW, IC → MSt
sagittal
Pistoning involves a loss of __________.
suspension
What are some prosthetic causes of Pistoning?
- Sockets too large.
- Not enough socks.
What are some patient causes of Pistoning?
- Volume changes.
- Not enough socks.
Pistoning is a ____ risk and usually results in a _____ step with the prosthesis.
- fall
- short
With Pistoning, where will we have residual limb pain?
-distal residual limb
Uneven Step Length is seen in what phase(s) of gait?
SW
sagittal
An Uneven Step Length involves taking a long step with the ________ limb, step-to pattern with the ______ limb.
- prosthetic
- sound
What are some prosthetic causes of Uneven Step Length?
n/a