Table 1 Attributable etiology after fall assessment (n = 41)
From: Gait disorders are associated with non-cardiovascular falls in elderly people: a preliminary study
Domain | Principal cause | Number of patients |
|---|---|---|
Neuromuscular | Parkinsonism syndrome | 3 |
Unexplained Ataxia | 2 | |
Lower extremity weakness | 7 | |
Sensory | Dizziness or vertigo | 2 |
Visual impairment | 4 | |
Peripheral neuropathy | 3 | |
Orthopedics | Osteoarthritis (including foot problems) | 8 |
Hip problems or deformity | 6 | |
CV causes* | Orthostatic hypotension | 2 |
Postprandial hypotension | 1 | |
Vasovagal syndrome | 2 | |
Carotid sinus hypersensitivity | 1 |