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movement pattern is a high-stepping gait. Neglect leads to flexion contractures of the
feet and toes which may result in pressure sores, especially in the plantar surface of the
big toe. Proper toe raising springs, or in certain cases Lambrinudi's arthrodesis, will
counteract this complication and the high-stepping gait.
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