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I am a PT. Can a 20 month old male demonstrate sign of peripheral Neuropathy?

He even loses his balance when I am holding his hand.  In standing, he comes up on his toes and will even walk backwards to avoid falling.


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620923 tn?1452915648
Hi...I am not a medical personal, but have learned that toe walking can be a sign of several issues on e being chiari malformation or tethered cord...has he been checked for ne of these issues?
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Has he seen a neurologist for a full evaluation? Had an MRI and any other tests?
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