Very good example of syndrome. As a ortho nurse I’ve had quite a few patients with Cerebellar Syndrome. They always seem to present with a drunk type walk and wide gait turn. Ty for sharing this vid. I’m going to share with my nursing student.
Objectors, I understand your objections, but, it is not like this guy didn't sign a release saying it was ok to have his face on this video, and say that he felt safe walking this distance. He could have said 'stop, hand me my walker' at any time. He is a grown man who knows his limits. Please don't assume the doctor is stupid and or doesn't care/know how to keep his patient safe. To those of you who are making nasty comments because you are suffering from prescription pad envy, go to medical school. If you are wondering who you are, you are the ones who got upset when you read this. To the doctor and the patient in this video, thank you very much, it is excellent.
I had cerebellar ataxia badly when I was 7-8 years old. Im 19 now, and as far as Im aware, it doesnt affect me anymore. Hugs to all who commented on here. Its nice to know people aren't idiots when it comes to this.
Characteristic of cerebellar gait: -wide based gait, -clumsy/unsteady -unable to walk heel-to-toe(tandem gait), -patient reels towards the affected side(in unilateral side of cerebellar lesion)
@Jorfapigo It's a congenital neurological abnormality - enlargement of the fourth ventricle, partial or complete absence of the cerebellar vermis, and cysts forming near the base of the skull. It can cause increased intracranial pressure as well as cerebellar dysfunction.
Fascinating. This is how I walk and I've never seen it. Even if I don't need my cane, I may take it with me out of the house, so people don't assume I'm drunk. Mine is caused by gluten. I have periods of being much better, but if I inadvertently eat gluten, I'm bad for at least three weeks. Also affects my speech, memory and neurological pain is increased.
I'm in process of 5 VA Disability claims, one of which is for Meniere's Syndrom, which II believe is the result of my Naval service, and the extreme noise levels suffered on USS Enterprise CVAN-65. In my claims, I also have extreme Tinnitus, which is followed by Vertigo, and hearing loss. My balance is severely compromised by these conditions which caused me to suffer a 30 foot fall, resulting in Spinal fusion L1 - L5. My gait is much less unpredictable than this video, because of the subsequent injuries I've endured, but at one time it was similar. I also suffer foot drop from lumbar surgery, which complicates my walking, in addition to everything else.
@joshhopp sometimes you're not able to discern every aspect you wanna assess during such a 3-metre walk of a patient. That's why it's repeated 3 times here so the doc can focus each time on a different part of his disorder.
The longer video was helpful for me. At first he just looked like my agoraphobic grandfather, stooped and waddling instead of striding upright. Seeing it over and over, I noticed how he was far too young to be walking like a 75-year-old recluse, how unsteady he was, and numerous other details. The doctor was condescending, talking to him like a puppy or something, still, the longer video was helpful. One longer back-and-forth would have been more respectful.
