Children's Orthopaedics

Question 1

barlow test

Answer 1

adduct the hip (bringing the thigh towards the midline) while applying light pressure on the knee, directing the force posteriorly.

Question 2

positive barlow test

Answer 2

the hip is dislocatable i.e. the hip can be popped out of socket

Question 3

ortolani test

Answer 3

relocates the dislocation of the hip joint that has just been elicited by the Barlow test

Question 4

perthes disease

Answer 4

idiopathic avascular necrosis

Question 5

which sex is perches disease more common in

Answer 5

boys

Question 6

which age group does perthes disease commonly present in

Answer 6

age 4-8

Question 7

what is the normal developmental stage at 6 months?

Answer 7

rolls, sits with support

Question 8

what is the normal developmental stage at 10 months?

Answer 8

sits unsupported

Question 9

what is the normal developmental stage at 1 year?

Answer 9

stands holding furniture

Question 10

what is the normal developmental stage at 18 months?

Answer 10

walks alone, broad base

Question 11

what is the normal developmental stage at 2 years?

Answer 11

starts to run

Question 12

what is the normal developmental stage at 3 years?

Answer 12

can get up stairs

Question 13

what is the normal developmental stage at 4 years?

Answer 13

can get down stairs

Question 14

what is the normal developmental stage at 8 years?

Answer 14

adult gait pattern established

Question 15

CVT

Answer 15

congenital vertical talus

Question 16

what fractures are peculiar to children?

Answer 16

greenstick
torus
plastic deformation

Question 17

what are the general principles of fracture management? (RRR)

Answer 17

reduce (remodelling potential in children)
retain
rehabilitate