Pelvic Movement

[hrhk]

Hi,
Iam treating an Elderly Gentleman whose mobility has gradually reduced in the last 2 years.I found his pelvic girdle to be fixed with negligible movements
he presents with ,
Decresed trunk stability posteriorly.
Inability to stand upright even with full support due to a stooped pelvic girdle.
Gradual loss of weight and decreased muscle mass around pelvis and abdomen.
Apart from this there is no loss in muscle power and has grade 5 in all 4 limbs.
I wonder what actually is wrong here,there is no formal diagnosis until now.
Any suggestions would be very much Appreciated.

[kennethckyuen]

Well, I couldn't give any diagnosis to your client, however, the pelvic (SIJ) is almost fused in 40 in male and around 60 in female. I therefore wouldn't think mobility is the major problem of your client. Otherwise, other elderly would also present the same symptoms. By the way, I rather have your client to have medical checkup coz he/she 's keeping losing wieght

[linbin]

hi dude
with this limited data you can't come to any diagnosis.as suggested xray and other diagnostive tests should be done.for the same the person should consult a physician

[hari priya]

i agree with the former reply that elderly people will have decreased mobility.however arthritis could be suspected.

[hrhk]

thanks for ur contribution