Likewise, difficulty in walking due to arthritis or joint pains (
antalgic gait) sometimes resolves spontaneously once the pain is gone
Kaynak: Gait abnormalityathlete suffers a knee (blunt trauma) to the lateral quadriceps causing a hematoma or temporary paresis and
antalgic gait as a result of pain.
Kaynak: Charley horseThere is typically no
antalgic position for the patient (lying down on the non-aching side and applying a hot bottle or towel to the area
Kaynak: Renal colicWhen due to pain it is referred to as an
antalgic gait , in which the foot in in contact with the ground for a shorter duration than usual
Kaynak: LimpNote any
antalgic , trendelenburg , hemiplegic or parkinsonian gait features. Arms, legs and spine. From behind. Inspect for: a straight spine
Kaynak: GALS screenInspection done while the patient is standing: Gait -
antalgic gait ? Inspection done while supine: The knee should be examined for:
Kaynak: Knee examinationInspection Inspection done while the patient is standing: Abnormal gait - i.e.
antalgic gait Inspection done while supine: The hip should be
Kaynak: Hip examinationThere is a reduced range of motion at the hip joint and a painful or
antalgic gait . There may be atrophy of thigh muscles from disuse
Kaynak: Legg–Calvé–Perthes syndrome