Toe walker

Toe walking is a frequent situation for a clinic in pediatric orthopedic. It is, in most cases, an idiopathic trouble. Neurologic examination is very important to recognize spastic diplegia or neuromuscular disease. A contracture of the triceps can occur and will require a specific treatment from ph...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2010-09, Vol.17 (9), p.1368-1372
Main Authors: Péjin, Z, Pannier, S, Glorion, C
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Cerebral Palsy - diagnosis
Child
Contracture
Gait
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - diagnosis
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - rehabilitation
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - surgery
Humans
Neurologic Examination - methods
Neuromuscular Diseases - diagnosis
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Physical Therapy Modalities
Toes
Walking
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Summary:Toe walking is a frequent situation for a clinic in pediatric orthopedic. It is, in most cases, an idiopathic trouble. Neurologic examination is very important to recognize spastic diplegia or neuromuscular disease. A contracture of the triceps can occur and will require a specific treatment from physiotherapy to surgery. A psychological approach is sometimes necessary.
ISSN:1769-664X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2010.06.005