Transtibial Gait Deviations Flashcards
What are causes of a hyperextension moment at the knee? (2 amputee, 5 prosthetic)
Amputee:
- Weak quads
- Too forceful quad contraction
Prosthetic:
- Too soft/too low heel cushion
- Too low a shoe heel
- Posterior leaning pylon
- Foot too anterior=short heel lever
- Foot too plantarflexed
In what part of gait are we concerned about a knee hyperextension moment?
Initial contact to loading response
What are causes of a flexion moment at the knee? (2 amputee, 6 prosthetic)
Amputee:
- Unaccommodated knee flexion contracture
- Weak quads
Prosthetic:
- Too hard heel cushion
- Too high shoe heel
- Anterior leaning pylon (socket flexed greater than 5 to 15 degrees)
- Foot too posterior=long heel lever
- Foot too dorsiflexed
- Excessive Pressure against distal, anterior tibia
In what part of gait are we concerned about a flexion moment in the knee?
Initial contact to loading response
What are the causes of external rotation of the prosthesis? (1 amputee, 2 prosthetic)
Amputee:
1. weak internal rotators
Prosthetic:
- Too hard or too high a heel cushion
- Too much toe out
In what part of stance are we concerned about external rotation of the prosthesis?
Initial contact to loading response
What are the causes of abducted gait? (1 amputee, 2 prosthetic)
Amputee:
1. Habit
Prosthetic:
- Pylon too long
- Outset foot may mimic this
In what phase of gait are we most concerned about abducted gait?
Midstance
What are the causes of a trunk lean? (1 amputee, 4 prosthetic)
Amputee:
1. Weak abductors
Prosthetic:
- Too short or too long
- Outset foot
- Improper socket fit causing pain
- Medial leaning pylon
In what phase of gait are we concerned about a trunk lean?
Midstance
What are the causes of a valgus moment at the knee?
Amputee:
None
Prosthetic:
1. Outset foot
What are the causes of a varus moment at the knee?
Amputee:
None
Prosthetic:
1. Inset foot
In what stage of gait are we concerned about valgus/varus moments at the knee?
Midstance
What causes walking on the lateral border of the foot?
Amputee:
None
Prosthetic:
1. Laterally leaning pylon
What causes walking on the medial border of the foot?
Amputee:
None
Prosthetic:
1. Medially leaning pylon
In what stage of gait are we most concerned with walking on the borders of the foot?
Midstance
What causes decreased stance time? (2 amputee, 1 prosthetic)
Amputee:
- Inadequate weight bearing
- Poor balance
Prosthetic:
1. Pain from socket
What causes a Trendelenburg gait?
Amputee:
- Weak hip abductors
- Poor balance
Prosthetic:
None