Gait: The Role of the Ankle and Foot in Walking

• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 98, Nº. 2, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Managing and Treating Common Foot and Ankle Problems), págs. 205-211
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Evaluation of gait and its associated deviations from normal requires an in-depth evaluation of the patient and an appreciation for the complexity of the task. Understanding gait starts with an appreciation of the basic determinants of gait. Foot drop is a common gait deviation. Functionally, a foot drop results in a long limb. This will result in alterations of the gait cycle during swing phase. The common compensations for a foot drop include steppage gait, circumduction, and a persistently abducted limb. Noninterventional options for management of common gait deviations secondary to ankle/foot dysfunction present challenges