Abnormal Gait in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#18492
SMLE Question #18492
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Objective: OBJ-NEURO-CP-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy is evaluated for abnormal gait and leg stiffness. He sat at 10 months and started walking at 22 months. Language and social development are age appropriate. Neurologic examination shows increased tone in both legs, brisk deep tendon reflexes, and leg adduction when supported to stand. There is no history of loss of previously acquired skills. Which of the following findings most strongly supports the suspected diagnosis?
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