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My 15 months son,active &healthy,have ankle clonus(3-4 beats)in both ankle since 3 weeks old, asleep&awake.he start walking at 13 months.is it normal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not likely: Clonus is not typically felt to be normal and is usually associated with underlying spasticity, which can have a number of potential causes. Certainly a full neurological work up is indicated if he truly has clonus.

Answered 12/7/2016

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A member asked:

My 15 months son,active &healthy,have ankle clonus(3-4 beats)in both ankle since 3 weeks old, asleep&awake.he start walking at 13 months.is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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