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What would make a 1 year old have weak leg muscles?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Many diseases: There are many diseases that can produce weak legs in one year old. I suggest to see a pediatric neurologist soon.

Answered 4/2/2017

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Dr. Matthew Hawkins answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Weak leg muscles 1yo: May be developmentally normal as most babies don't walk until age one - but should have a pediatric or orthopaedic evaluation because certain serious conditions such as muscular dystrophy or other neuromuscular disorders can present as leg weakness.

Answered 10/23/2017

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