Exam II Flashcards
(104 cards)
When can the infant raise their head prone?
2 months
When can the infant roll from prone to supine?
4 months
When can the infant sit using tripod position?
6 months
When can the infant crawl?
9 months
When can the infant stand without support?
12 months
What is a concern with early walkers?
more stress on bone causing genu varus
What is the Gower sign?
when a child rises from sitting to standing by placing hands on legs and pushing the trunk up
What does the gower sign indicate?
muscular dystrophy
What other issue is commonly seen with developmental hip dysplasia?
torticollis
What increases the risk of developmental hip dysplasia?
breech
intrauterine constraint
What characterizes a subluxation in acetabular dysplasia?
femur head remains in contact with acetabulum, but joint ligaments and capsule are stretched
What is the most common exam finding with developmental hip dysplasia?
decreased hip abduction
What are two orthopedic tests done to assess developmental hip dysplasia?
Barlow’s
Ortolani’s
What does Allis sign detect?
shortened femur
dDx: hip dislocation
What is the MC kind of scoliosis in girls?
idiopathic structural scoliosis
Which nerves are involved in Erb’s Palsy?
C5/C6
What are some impaired findings in an infant with Erb’s Palsy?
asymmetrical moro, biceps and radial reflexes
What is the MC foot problem in infants?
metatarsus adductus
Which two foot problems are due to intrauterine constraint?
- tibial torsion
- metatarsus adductus
Is “pes planus” normal in an infant?
yes, the longitudinal arch is obscured by a fat pad until 3yrs
Which part of the foot is involved in metatarsus adductus?
the forefood
heel and ankle are not involved
Which sitting position places stress on the joints and may cause intoeing & femoral anteversion?
reverse tailor position
What are some clinical findings for femoral anteversion?
- inc. internal hip rotation (>70)
- femurs twist medially
- patella faces inward
What are the 3 things you need to ask yourself when assessing and infant/child?
- outside normal range
- appropriate for their age
- is it symmetric