Cortical thickness is associated with gait disturbances in cerebral small vessel disease

► Gait impairment is one of the consequences of cerebral small vessel disease. ► The role of cortical atrophy in gait impairment remains largely unknown. ► Cortical thickness is related to various gait parameters. ► This association has specific anatomical patterns for the various gait parameters. ► Cortical atrophy may be part of the disease processes in small vessel disease.