Steppage gait

Steppage gait (High stepping, Neuropathic gait) is a form of gait abnormality characterised by foot drop due to loss of dorsiflexion.[1] The foot hangs with the toes pointing down, causing the toes to scrape the ground while walking, requiring someone to lift the leg higher than normal when walking.[2][3][4]

It can be caused by damage to the deep peroneal nerve.[5]

Presentation

A video of a neuropathic gait

Conditions associated with a steppage gait

References

  1. ↑ "Definition: steppage gait from Online Medical Dictionary".
  2. ↑ "Walking abnormalities". MedlinePlus. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Med Terms
  4. ↑ GP Notebook
  5. ↑ Saint, Sanjay; Wiese, Jeff; Bent, Stephen (2006). Clinical clerkships: the answer book. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 219. ISBN 0-7817-3754-0.


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