Developmental Disorders Flashcards
what are curly toes
minor overlapping of the toes
which toe is mostly affected by curly toes
fifth toe
management of curly toes
most resolve on their own but can have surgical correction
mobile flat feet
flattened medial arch forms with dorsiflexion of the great toe
rigid flat foot
arch remains flat regardless of load or great toe dorsiflexion
complication of flat feet
higher risk of tibialis posterior tendonitis
what is in-toeing
children who’s feet point towards the midline when walking or standing
cause of knock knees
excess femoral neck anteversion
define malalignment
+/‐ 6° from mean value for age
valgus knee deformity
knock knee appearance with a larger gap than normal between the feet/ankles
varus knee deformity
larger gap between the knees
when does obstetric brachial plexus injury occur
during vaginal delivery in large babies
what is the most common type of obstetric brachial plexus palsy
erb’s palsy
pathophysiology of erb’s palsy
injury to C5-C6 nerve roots resulting in a loss of innervation to delts, supra + infraspinatus, biceps and brachialis
waiters tip posture
erb’s palsy
