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.