GAIT ALIGNMENT-CIRCUMDUCTING GAIT

SUMMARY

This is due to the prosthesis being too long, thus forcing the amputee to swing it to the side to clear the ground. Causes:
1. Insufficient flexion of the knee due to any cause
2. Manual knee lock, excessive friction or a tight extension aid that prevents the knee from flexion
3. Inadequate suspension allowing the prosthesis to slip (pistoning effect)
4. Socket too small, the ischial tuberosity is above its proper location
5. Foot set in excessive plantar flexion

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.