Although similar to the gait of an individual with Parkinson's disease, the NPH gait is distinguished by the preservation of reciprocal arm swing (Kuba et al., 2002).

"The gait in normal pressure hydrocephalus is often described as a magnetic gait, where patients almost seem as if their feet are stuck to the ground." said Nestor Tomycz, a Neurosurgeon.

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What is known is that NPH is often triggered by physical trauma, whether major or minor. For instance, an older person may be showing signs of slowing down, only for a fall to prompt a ...

NPH is a challenge to diagnose, since many people don’t fit the classic symptoms, there are many other causes of memory and gait troubles, and the findings on CT or MRI can be subtle.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a progressive disease. Support groups are encouraged for patients and family members, especially when the sufferer is not considered a good candidate for surgery.

Doctors confirm NPH with a spinal tap, then for some patients, surgeons insert a shunt into the brain to drain excess fluid, but that requires invasive surgery as surgeons drill into the brain.

NPH is a challenge to diagnose, as many people don’t fit the classic symptoms, there are many other causes of memory and gait troubles, and the findings on CT or MRI can be subtle. The decision ...

Gait Disorder is the Cardinal Sign of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Case Study Lt. John J. Fraser; Cira Fraser Disclosures J Neurosci Nurs. 2007;39 (6):132-134,192. 0 ...