Pediatric Conditions Flashcards
(35 cards)
What 3 deformities make up W Sitting
-Increased femoral anteversion
-internal tibial torsion
-metatarsus adductus
What is the most common congenital foot deformity?
-Metatarsus adductus
-Mainly seen in females and on the left side
What is the most common cause for in-toeing?
-Internal tibial torsion
What position is the foot in with Club foot?
-Plantarflexion at talocrural joint
-Inversion at subtalar
-Supination at midtarsal
What is the Ponseti Method?
The Ponseti method is a nonsurgical treatment for clubfoot that uses casts and braces to help your child’s foot function normally.
What is Genu Valgum
-excessive medial tibial torsion(knock-knees)
What is Genu Varum
-excessive lateral tibial torsion(Bowlegs)
What is the gold standard for treatment of Hip Dysplasia?
-Pavlik Harness
What hip positions should be maintained when using a Pavlik Harness?
-Hip flexion and Hip abduction
What is hip movements are decreased with Hip Synovitis?
Hip abduction and internal rotation
What is Etiology of Legg-Calve-Perthes?
-Blood supply interrupted to the femoral head
What age and gender is affected by Legg Calves?
2-13 years(Males)
What is seen during examination of Legg Calves?
-Psoatic Limp
-Patient moves in Hip Add, ER, Flex
What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis?
-Femoral Head is Displaced posteriorly and inferiorly in relation to femoral neck
What age is SCFE more seen in
Male: 10-17 years(greater incidence)
Female:8-15 years
Hip AROM is limited in which direction(s)?
-Abduction, Flexion, Internal Rotation
What type of gait is seen in patients with SCFE if chronic?
-Trendelenberg
What is the treatment for SCFE?
-Surgery(Operative internal fixation)
What is Osgood Schlatter Disease?
-an overuse condition or injury of the knee that causes a painful bump and swelling on the shinbone below the knee
When is Osgood Schlatter usually seen?
Males: 12-14
Females: 10-13
Treatment for Osgood?
Rest and Flexibility training
What is the most common causes for heel pain in children
-Sever’s Disease(calcaneal apophysitis)
What is Osteochondritis Dissecans?
-Separation of articular cartilage from underlyiing bone
What age is Osteochondritis Usually seen?
-12-15
