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apropulsive vs. a propulsive gait - ct

Posted: Apr 21, 2011

This is for a podiatrist, not sure if it would be different in another specialty. Dr. dictates what sounds like "apropulsive gait" and I cannot find a true definition for apropulsive other than on podiatry sites. Does anyone know which term should be used? Thanks for your help!

give the whole sentence, please - ALMT

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it might help....

here's the sentence - ct

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They are not bending but he has got a pretty *apropulsive* gait so I do not think we have to worry about that.

thanks for any help!!!

clarification... - please

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"They"are not bending. What is they referring to?

â�¢Propulsive gait -- a stooped, rigid posture, with the head and neck bent forward

referring to MPJs - ct

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The sentence before he states the MPJs are arthritic.

I can find apropulsive as a term on podiatry sites, without definition though, just used by podiatrists and "terms for podiatry transcriptionists".

Here's what I'd do... - MT2

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I have actually found reference in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery to apropulsive, so it's obviously a word.

Because you have no way of what he really means, I would leave a blank and let the doctor fill it in.

HTH....

thanks - ct

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He does say this every now and then so I should ask him directly but I appreciate the help!

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