Ivonne
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Which of the following is the most likely cause of this gait abnormality?
This patient prominently flexes his L hip and knee and his L foot slaps to the floor with each step.
a. corticospinal tract lesion
b. basal ganglia lesion
c. cerebellar dysfunction
d. L5 radiculopathy
e. Tarsal tunnel Sd
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| sprint123
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L5 radiculopathy
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Vermis.
Ant vermis -gait ataxia
Post vermis -trunchal ataxia
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L5 radiculopathy
Patient`s walk = High step , wide gait which is commonly due to:
Peripheral nerves ( peripheral neuropathy , peripheral nerve damage - most commonly peroneal nv , as he everts and dorsiflexes the foot - of any kind )
Dorsal roots ( Tabes dorsalis )
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| Ivonne
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L5 radiculopathy
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