Orthopedics

Question 1

What are common causes of hip pain for children ages 5-10?

Answer 1

Septic arthritis
Transient synovitis
Perthes Disease

Question 2

What is the most common bacterial cause of septic arthritis?

Answer 2

Staph aureus

Question 3

What are non-joint related signs of transient synovitis?

Answer 3

Recent URTI

Question 4

What is Perthes’ Disease?

Answer 4

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head that can result in early hip osteoarthritis.

Question 5

What is a sign of SUFE?

Answer 5

Restricted internal rotation of the hip

Question 6

How is talipes treated?

Answer 6

Ponseti method +/- Achilles tenotomy

Question 7

What is the main cause of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip?

Answer 7

Breech position

Question 8

What tests are done to diagnose DDH?

Answer 8

Ortolani

Barlow

Question 9

What is the treatment for DDH?

Answer 9

Palvik harness

If not then surgery + spica cast

Question 10

What is the genetic abnormality for achondroplasia?

Answer 10

Chr 4
FGFR3 Gene

Autosomal dominant
Homozygous not compatible with life