A 78-year-old man has a history of a cerebrovascular accident.The nurse notes that when he walks his left arm is immobile against the body with flexion of the shoulder,elbow,wrist and fingers and adduction of the shoulder.His left leg is stiff and extended and circumducts with each step.What type of gait disturbance is this individual experiencing?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

With spastic hemiparesis,the arm is immobile against the body.There is flexion of the shoulder,elbow,wrist,and fingers and adduction of the shoulder.The leg is stiff and extended and circumducts with each step.Causes of this type of gait include cerebrovascular accident.

A 78-Year-Old Man Has a History of a Cerebrovascular Accident