👶🏻 Pediatrics: orthopedics

Question 1

examiner abducts the hip while applying a distraction force on the femur to reduce the hip joint

Answer 1

ORTOLANI

for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Question 2

examiner adducts the hip while applying a posterior force on the knee to promote dislocation

Answer 2

BARLOW test

Question 3

Thigh Foot Axis is a measure of

Answer 3

tibial torsion

Friedman Counter Strap

Question 4

Typical Progression: Knee Alignment

Answer 4

• Newborn: Peak Varum
• 1-2 Years: Straight
• 2-4 Years: Peak Valgum
• 4-16 years: Approaching sex-specific norm

Question 5

what is the name of this harness and what does it treat?

A. Friedman Counter Strap for increased thigh foot axis
B. Friedman Counter Strap for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
C. Pavlick Harness increased thigh foot axis
D. Pavlick Harness for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Answer 5

Pavlick Harness for developmental dysplasia of the hip

Question 6

is avascular necrosis of the ossific nucleus of the femoral head - medial circumflex artery

Answer 6

Legg Calve Perthes Disease (LCPD)

Question 7

Cobb Angle measures…

Answer 7

scoliosis
>10 deg is diagnostic

Question 8

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progression is defined as a change of >___ deg on two consecutive exams

Answer 8

5°

Question 9

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of <40 deg

Answer 9

Exercise and orthotic management

Question 10

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of > 40 deg

Answer 10

surgical intervention to halt the progression

Question 11

a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily

Answer 11

Osteogenesis imperfecta