CONCLUSIONS
A child presenting recent gait alterations or motor impairment, whether
or not associated with pain and sphincter deficit, especially if rapidly
progressive, must be promptly evaluated in the hospital. Root pain and
motor impairment may be the first signs of spinal compression. The rapid
onset and evolution of symptomatology have been an important warning
signal.
It is essential to know the possible clinical manifestations of
medullary compression in order to be able to recognize them and avoid
unsuitable treatments for patients.