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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Neurology · Neurology / Movement disorders

Gait freezing syndrome

Also known as: FOG

Brief episodes of inability to initiate steps.

Medical specialty
Neurology
Subspecialty
Neurology / Movement disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: no
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Basal ganglia dysfunction.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

fallsfreezing of gaitstart hesitation
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