Falso diagnóstico de caminador en puntillas de pies; sospecha de enfermedad de McArdle

Abstract

Idiopathic Toe Walking is a pathological condition in which the gait takes place on the tip toes. ITW is diagnosed on the absent of any orthopedic or neurological condition. The physiological characteristics of the gastrocnemios muscles, the Achilles tendon, and the foot of Idiopathic toe walkers are different to individuals that are not affected by toe walking. McArdle disease is a medical autosomal-recessive condition, characterised by low exercise tolerance, muscular atrophy at the shoulder girdle, and in some cases myoglobinuria episodes have been reported after vigorous physical activities. In this case study we present a patient diagnosed as Idiopathic toe walker, but with the clinical characteristics of McArdle diseases. The aim of this case study is to present the clinical characteristics that differentiate these two pathological conditions.