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Myopathic gait
What is the cause of 'Waddling' in waddling gait?
"waddling" in Waddling gait or Myopathic gait is due to the weakness of the proximal muscles of the pelvic girdle
Why patient uses circumduction in waddling gait?
Patient uses circumduction to compensate for gluteal weakness
What are the conditions associated with a myopathic gait?
| Myopathic Gait | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pregnancy |
| 2 | Congenital hip dysplasia, |
| 3 | Muscular dystrophies |
| 4 | Spinal muscular atrophy |