Walking, delayed Health Dictionary

Walking, Delayed: From 1 Different Sources


Most children walk by around 15 months of age. Delayed walking may be suspected if the child is unable to walk unassisted by 18 months (see developmental delay).
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Delayed Discharge

A prolonged hospital stay due to non-medical conditions, such as a lack of, or delayed start of, community care arrangements.... delayed discharge

Walking Aids

Equipment for increasing the mobility of people who have a disorder that affects their ability to walk. Aids include walking sticks, crutches, and walking frames.... walking aids

Delayed Suture

(delayed primary closure) a technique used in the closure of contaminated wounds and wounds associated with tissue necrosis, such as those produced by missile injuries. The wound is partially closed after it has been cleaned sufficiently to allow adequate healing.... delayed suture

Sleep-walking

n. see somnambulism.... sleep-walking

Walking Distance

the measured distance that a patient can walk before he or she is stopped by pain in the muscles, usually the calf muscles, or breathlessness. It is a useful estimate of the degree of impairment of the blood supply. See claudication.... walking distance



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