Advances in research on the association between cerebral small vessel disease and gait and balance dysfunction

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Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) refers to a group of clinical, imaging, and pathological syndromes resulting from various etiologies affecting intracranial small vessels. Gait and balance disturbances, commonly observed in the elderly, represent the second most frequent clinical manifestations of CSVD. An increasing number of studies have investigated the potential mechanisms underlying CSVD-induced gait and balance disturbances. However, no consensus has been reached, and considerable debate persists regarding their relationship. This review summarizes the current findings the association between CSVD and gait and balance disturbances, aiming to enhance understanding and provide a foundation for future investigations.

Key words: Cerebral small vessel disease, Gait disturbances, Balance disturbances, Imaging features

Chenglu Mao, Yun Xu. Advances in research on the association between cerebral small vessel disease and gait and balance dysfunction[J]. Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases(Electronic Edition), 2025, 19(04): 267-273.

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