The term gait disturbance can refer to any disruption of the ability to walk. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27770207 ]
Synonyms: Gait abnormalities Gait disturbances Difficulty in walking Gait difficulties Abnormal gait Walking disability Abnormal walk Impaired gait
Term information
- UMLS:C0575081
- SNOMEDCT_US:22325002
Gait disturbances can be caused by neurological or muscular diseases but also fractures or other sources of pain that is triggered upon walking.