Scissoring When Supported Upright in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Growth & Development | SMLE Q#11950
SMLE Question #11950
Pediatrics
Growth & Development
Objective: OBJ-159
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy is evaluated for inability to walk independently. He was born at 30 weeks’ gestation and required several weeks of neonatal intensive care. His language and social milestones are appropriate for age. Examination shows increased tone and brisk deep tendon reflexes in both legs with scissoring when supported upright. Which of the following findings most strongly supports a diagnosis of cerebral palsy in this child?
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