During a three-point gait with a left leg cast, which sequence is correct?

During a three-point gait with a left leg cast, which sequence is correct?

• A. Crutches and the left leg, then advance the right leg
• B. Move right leg first, then crutches and left leg
• C. Move crutches with right leg, then left leg
• D. Move left leg first, then crutches, then right leg

Answer: (A)

When one leg is immobilized and non-weight-bearing, a three-point gait is used. You move both crutches and the injured leg forward together, then advance the uninjured leg. With a left leg cast, the left leg and the crutches go forward first, keeping weight on the right leg to maintain stability and protect the injured limb. After that, you step the right leg forward. Moving the uninjured leg first or moving the injured leg without the crutches would compromise stability and place weight on the injured limb too early.

When one leg is immobilized and non-weight-bearing, a three-point gait is used. You move both crutches and the injured leg forward together, then advance the uninjured leg. With a left leg cast, the left leg and the crutches go forward first, keeping weight on the right leg to maintain stability and protect the injured limb. After that, you step the right leg forward. Moving the uninjured leg first or moving the injured leg without the crutches would compromise stability and place weight on the injured limb too early.