cross walk test

Cross walk test with Babinski test and walking test. It is mainly used to observe the gait of normal and cerebellar lesions, and to determine the cerebellar function and assist in diagnosis. Patients with central nervous system lesions have unstable gait while walking, and patients with cerebellar diseases may have their characteristic "lateral disorder", which cannot alternately walk forward or even fall. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Maintain a normal diet and schedule, and protect your knees and wrists. Prevent injuries when falling. Normal value Most normal people can walk forward steadily. Clinical significance Abnormal result 1. Normal people and patients with labyrinth lesions can move straight without obvious skew when walking. 2. Patients with central nervous system lesions have unstable gait when walking. Patients with cerebellar diseases may have their characteristic "lateral disorder", and they cannot alternately walk forward or even fall. The people who need to be examined have patients with unstable walking and ataxia symptoms. Positive results may be diseases: cerebellar atrophy, spinal cord cerebellar ataxia Pre-examination taboo: Maintain a normal diet and schedule, and protect your knees and wrists. Prevent injuries when falling. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work, pay attention to self-protection and prevent falls. Inspection process The examinee closes his eyes and stands up, then alternately walks forward along the straight line (requires the toe to meet) about 10 steps. Observe the presence or absence of skew during walking and the direction and extent of deflection. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: those with lower limbs. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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