The loss of walking is one of the most common functional complications in children with cerebral palsy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the walking ability of children with cerebral palsy and study the potential impacts. Patients and methodsRetrospective study conducted over a period of one month in the Kassab Institute of Manouba (Tunisia) about 4 to 18-year-old children with cerebral palsy. The walking was assessed by validated scale (Gilette and Growth Motor Function Classification Scale). ResultsOf the 102 children enrolled in our study, 72% could not walk by their own. The Gilette had a median score of 1 and an average of 3.7. The Growth Motor Function Classification Scale was greater than or equal to 4 for 55 children and less than half of the patients had a lower score or equal to 3. Children who had a low Gilette also had a high Growth Motor Function Classification Scale and significantly (P<10−3). The incidence of spinal deformities was higher among non merchant children (81.8%) than among merchants (18.2%) (P=0.002). Children who were independent for walking had less hip eccentricity (25°) than those who were not working (55°) (P=0.019). ConclusionThe walk must be assessed with validated scales, to identify children at risk of developing orthopedic complications.