Pages Orthopedic Topics A section that contains Orthopedic topics for easy learning and understanding orthopedic surgery. Adult Reconstruction Anatomy Basic Science Neurological Disorders Orthopedic Applications Orthopedic Foot Surgery Orthopedic Hand Surgery Orthopedic Pathology Orthopedic Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine Spine Trauma All Content Kyphosis Deformity Meaning, Causes & Treatment Kyphosis is defined as a posterior curvature of the spine, most commonly involving the thoracic spine. While a... Read... Swayback Deformity Swayback deformity is a postural deviation characterized by abnormal sagittal plane alignment involving the pelvis, lumbar spine, and... Read... Spine Lordosis Deformity (Inward Curve of the Spine) Lordosis refers to an anterior (inward) curve of the spine, commonly affecting the cervical spine curve and the... Read... Gluteal Gait Gluteal gait is an abnormal walking pattern resulting from weakness or dysfunction of the gluteal muscles, which play... Read... Equinus Gait (Toe Walking / Tiptoe Gait) Equinus gait, commonly referred to as toe walking or tiptoe gait, is a pathological gait pattern most frequently... Read... Coxalgic Gait Coxalgic gait is a common abnormal walking pattern encountered in patients with hip pathology, particularly degenerative conditions such... Read... Ataxic Gait Definition Ataxic gait is a neurologic gait abnormality characterized by impaired balance, poor coordination, and an unsteady walking pattern.... Read... Arthrogenic Gait Arthrogenic gait is an abnormal walking pattern caused by joint pathology rather than muscle weakness or neurologic disease.... Read... Antalgic Gait (Painful Gait) An antalgic gait, also referred to as a painful gait, is a compensatory walking pattern adopted to minimize... Read... 1 2 3 46
