Manual of Child Neurology: Problem Based Approach to Common Disorders

Unsteady Gait

Author(s): Mohammed M. S. Jan

Pp: 98-104 (7)

DOI: 10.2174/978160805022211201010098

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Unsteady gait and ataxia are relatively common neurological presentation of a variety of acute and chronic disorders. Accurate assessment includes detailed history, examination, and then formulation of a differential diagnosis list to guide laboratory investigations. In this chapter, a clinical approach to the unsteady child is presented with discussion of diagnostic considerations, approach to investigation, treatment, and prognosis.


Keywords: Unsteady, Ataxia, Gait, Paralysis, Weakness, Motor, Sensory, Neuropathy, Myopathy, Cerebellar, Physiotherapy.

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