Gait
Walking.
Gait analysis
The study, evaluation or research of how a person walks.
Gait deviation
Undesired movemnents during walking.
Gait pattern
Specific trait of how a specific individual walks.
Gait training
Usually consists of several sessions on learnng how to walk.
Gangrene
Lack of blood supply to tissue.
Gel
Very soft jelly-like material. Can be made in various durometers.
Genu
Pertaining to the knee.
Genu recurvatum
Hyper-extension of the knee.
Genu varum
When the knee bows out and away from midline.
Genua valga
When the knee bows inward toward midline.
Geriatric amputee
An amputee that is older in age.
Goniometer
Tool used to measure angles/ROM/Contractures of a specific joint.
Granulation
Part of the healing process.
Guillotine amputation
Undesirable surgical technique that cuts directly through the limb without leaving muscle/tissue padding at end of residual limb.