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Record 1 2011-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Disabled Sports
DEF

An abnormal gait resulting from pain (antalgic gait), shortening (short-leg limp) or abductor weakness.

OBS

A physical condition criterion used to classify athletes.

OBS

The term "lameness" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Sports adaptés
DEF

Irrégularité de la démarche due à une lésion douloureuse (coxalgie, par exemple) ou à un trouble mécanique (raccourcissement d'un membre), ou encore à une paralysie.

OBS

Critère utilisé pour évaluer l'état physique d'un athlète en vue de sa classification.

OBS

Le terme «boiterie» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
  • Deportes para personas con discapacidad
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