disequilibrium in the elderly

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Introduction

A disorder characterized by an unsteady gait, generally in elderly individuals with multiple medical problems.

Etiology

(associated disorders)

Epidemiology

  • predominantly a disorder of the elderly

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Management

More general terms

References

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  5. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010