Differential diagnosis of gait disorders in older adults.
The purpose of this review is to examine the causes of gait disorders in older adults, focusing specifically on the underlying diseases that are the primary causes of the disorder. A classification system for these diseases is proposed. Thus far, interventions used to reduce gait disorders yield only modest results and residual disability is common.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0405, USA.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005684:Gait; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control