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Pitfalls in paediatric gait disturbances

Painless bone diseases

Authors: Thomas Lücke, Sabine Illsinger, Anibh Martin Das, Eckart Schirg, Hans Hartmann

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 12/2006

Abstract

Introduction

We describe three boys who were referred for neurological work-up of a tottering gait and in whom we diagnosed bone diseases, namely, Camurati-Engelmann disease, cartilaginous exostoses and a stress fracture as the underlying causes for the gait-disturbances.

Conclusion

“Non-neurologic disorders” must be considered even if pain is not a leading symptom in gait disturbances.

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Title: Pitfalls in paediatric gait disturbances
Painless bone diseases
Authors: Thomas Lücke
Sabine Illsinger
Anibh Martin Das
Eckart Schirg
Hans Hartmann
Publication date: 01-12-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 12/2006
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-006-0180-6

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Pitfalls in paediatric gait disturbances

Painless bone diseases

Abstract

Introduction

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Conclusion

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