Case 81-1962

Presentation of CaseA two-and-a-half-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital because of difficulty in walking.The child's early development was apparently normal. She rolled over at six months, sat unaided at nine months and by one year of age pulled herself to a standing position and said a few words. At thirteen months of age she began to walk and soon could take several steps unassisted. Subsequently, her ability to walk decreased progressively, and by eighteen months walking was severely impaired. Her legs became stiff and bent backward at the knees, and she fell frequently. She hunched forward when . . .