when the glutei medius and minimus are paralysed, the patient cannot walk normally. he sways or waddles on one side to clear the opposite foot of the ground. if this is unilateral it is called lurching gait. suppose you are standing on only one limb say right. the right side of the pelvis is hence supported but the left side still remains unsupported. the pelvis of the left side has a tendency to drop as a result of gravity. this is prevented by the glutei medius and minimus of the left side. this is the abductor mechanism of the glutei muscles.
the gluteal medius and minimus are paralysed i believe
A lurching gait typically involves unsteady, jerky movements with an irregular rhythm, often due to balance or coordination issues. In contrast, a waddling gait involves a swaying side-to-side motion while walking, often seen in conditions affecting the hips or pelvis. "Unilateral" refers to something that affects only one side of the body, while "bilateral" refers to something that affects both sides equally. In terms of gait, unilateral issues may lead to a unique pattern of walking on one side, while bilateral issues will impact both sides of the body during movement.
Frankenstein gait is characterized by a stiff-legged, lurching walk with arms outstretched in a slow and deliberate manner, reminiscent of the monster in the novel "Frankenstein." It can be caused by various neuromuscular disorders affecting coordination and balance. Treatment involves addressing the underlying condition with physical therapy or assistive devices.
There was a mechanical problem in the car, it kept was lurching whenever you turned it on.
Retreat
It would be a verb, just like "running" is a verb.Examples:He was running forward.He was lurching forward.
gait
All horses have a "fast" gait! A gallop is a fast gait...
what is a gait? what is a gait?
Yes, trotting is a gait
Gait
Are you in Connections academy? Well the answer is: jerky.all you had to do is look up the definition of Lurching. :) which is:lurching: Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger: "the car lurchedforward"