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what is looked at in a musculoskeletal assessment?

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  • bones, muscles, joints
  • posture and spinal alignemnt
  • upper and lower extremities
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what are the functions of the musculoskeletal system?

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  • protects vital organs
  • stores minerals
  • supplies RBCs
  • others (support weight, control motion)
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when does the posterior fonatnel close?

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2-3 months

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when does the anterior fontanel close?

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7-19 months

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what are epiphyses made of?

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cartilage

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what causes growing pains?

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epiphyses growing at the epiphyseal plate

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describe bone density in children

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porous
less dense

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do muscles increase in numbers as we age?

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no

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what is stronger than bone, need to consider fracture vs. sprain

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ligaments

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what is stronger than bone and grows in length and fibrous tissue?

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tendons

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by what age is the skull fully grown?

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16 Y.O.

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when is the growth of long bones complete?

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20 y.o.

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what is needed extra in adolescent to support bone density and growth?

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calcium?

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what is the function of ligaments?

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connect bone to bone

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what is the function of tendons?

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connect bone to muscle

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what is a sprain

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tearing of ligMENTS

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how is the midfoot positioned in congenital clubfoot?

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Directed downwards (equinos)

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how is the hindfoot positioned in congenital club foot

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turns in (varis)

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how is the forefoot positioned in congenital club foot

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curls towards the heel, turns up in partial supination

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what does the foot and leg looks like in congenital club foot

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the foot is small with a short Achilles, the muscles in the lower leg are atrophied but the leg length is normal

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what are possible etiologies of congenital club foot?

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EXACT IS UNKNOWN
* Neuromuscular or vascular problems
* genetics
* arrested normal fetal development
* abnormal uterine position

22
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is congenital club foot more common in families with a history of it?

23
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What condition is congenital clubfoot mostly associated with

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myelomeningocele

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which of the following is included in education about clubfoot?
1. It is fine to wait for correction for one to two months
2. Early treatment is essential
3. x-rays will confirm the severity
4. the treatment is serial (ponseti) casting

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when should serial casting begin? what goes first?
ASAP, varous first, then equinous
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How often does the clubfoot cast need changed and how long will it need to be changed for?
every 1-2 weeks for 8-12 weeks
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How long will treatment of clubfoot last? describe?
Shoes with braces worn for 23 hours a day for three months, then worn at night and for naps for three to four years due to reoccurrences
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Why do some people with clubfoot need surgery?
It was not corrected with casting
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When is clubfoot surgery done?
Between 3 and 12 months
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Describe pins and casting after club foot surgery?
Pins hold things in place, they are casted in knee flex position to prevent pin damage and promote weight bearing
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describe skin care for club foot?
* Assess circulation * Avoid lotions oils and powders * Avoid poking sharp objects down the cast
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describe cast care for clubfoot?
* Keep dry and protected * Raise above heart level to prevent swelling * allow the cast to fully dry, can take 24 to 48 hours
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How long can it take for a cast to dry?
24 to 48 hours
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what color should the toes be while in a cast and what should the temperature be?
Toe should be pink, not blue or white. skin should be warm
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What occurs when the femoral head and the acetabulum are improperly aligned with an unstable connection. Can include hip and stability, dislocation, subluxation, acetabulum dysplasia (abnormal development leading to instability)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
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what gender does developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH occur more in?
girls
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Is developmental dysplasia of the hip usually unilateral or bilateral? Which side is greater?
unilateral, Left more than right
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Does herende play a factor in developmental dysplasia of the hip?
yes
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What are causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH
* intrauterine position * maternal estrogen * breech * Lack of Vitamin D supplement
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what cultural factor can prevent DDH
carrying the baby on the hips, separates legs
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What diagnostic test for DDH is where one knee is lower than the other
Allis sign
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which diagnostic test of DDH is where a click or clunk is felt?
ortolani-barlow
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What diagnostic test for DDH is used before four months
ultrasound
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Which diagnostic test for DDH is used after four months
radiographs
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What kind of demographic is ultrasound in radiograph used to diagnose DDH?
Females breech born or having history of it
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when is a pavlik harness worn?
One continuously, not even taken off to change, only to bathe
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how often is progress monitored with a pavlik harness
1-2 wks
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at what age is a pavlik harness warm?
under 6 mo
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What movements does a pavlik harness allow and what movements does it not allow?
allows hip flexion and abduction does not allow hip extension or adduction
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What is the goal of a pavlik harness?
Relocate femoral head into acetabulum, stretch tissue
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what is a spica cast used for?
DDH after surgery

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