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Gait deviations P
Musculoskelatal
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lateral Bending | Prosthetic may be too short Improperly shapped lateral wall High medial wall Prosthetic aligned in abduction |
| Abducted Gait | Prosthesis may be too long high medial wall poorly shaped lateral wall prosthesis positioned in abduction Inadequate suspension Excessive knee friction |
| Circumducted Gait | Prosthesis may be too long Too much friction in the knee Socket is too small Excessive PF of prosthetic foot |
| Excessive Knee Flexion During Stance | Socket set forward in relation to foot Foot set in excessive dorsiflexion Stiff heel Prosthesis too long |
| Vaulting | Prosthesis may be too long Inadequate socket suspension Excessive alignment stability Foot in excessive plantar flexion |
| Rotation of Forefoot at Heel strike | Excessive toe-out built in Loose fitting socket Inadequate suspension Rigid SACH heel cushion |
| Forward Trunk Flexion | Socket too big Poor suspension Knee instability |
| Medial or lateral Whip | Excessive rotation of the knee Tight socket fit Valgus in the prosthetic knee Improper alignment of toe break |