Crouch gait (or flexed knee gait)

Crouch gait: what is it?

Crouch gait (or flexed knee gait) in cerebral palsy, is a severe condition. If not treated properly, it tends to progressively worsen to the point of risking the loss of walking. Treatment requires centers with specific experience.

We refer you to the sheet dedicated to the treatment of Crouch Gait

Crouch gait: why intervene?

Patients who walk with bent knees and crouch gait must exert considerable effort to resist the force of gravity. This effort is initially manageable, but over time and as the child grows, it becomes unsustainable, and patients risk losing the ability to walk, preferring to use a wheelchair.

If timely and appropriate intervention is provided, it is possible to restore these patients to a better level of walking autonomy.

Crouch gait: how to intervene?

We refer you to the sheet dedicated to the treatment of Crouch Gait

Treatment of crouch gait is regularly performed at OrthoChildren Center, Bologna (Italy)

Patients from abroad: can OrthoChildren Center treat foreign patients?

Yes, many patients come from all countries (Europe and USA):

• the surgical equipe has a wide experience with Cerebral palsy patients (see related fact sheets and results)
• an intensive rehabilitation program can be included
• the procedure is less expensive than in USA and other countries
• Families take advantage of this opportunity to combine a trip to the beauties of Italy