His Feet On Floor in Pediatrics — Case | Growth & Development | SMLE Q#17293

SMLE Question #17293

Pediatrics Growth & Development

Objective: OBJ-159

Last updated: February 2026
A 10-month-old boy is seen for a routine visit. His parents report he is not yet crawling or pulling to stand. When held upright with his feet on the floor, his legs cross in a scissoring posture. He smiled socially at 2 months and reached for objects by 5 months, but rolling and independent sitting were delayed. Birth history includes a complicated delivery with brief neonatal respiratory distress. Which additional finding would be most significant for confirming the underlying diagnosis?

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