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What dx is the MC injury of the elbow in children under 5?

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Nursemaid’s Elbow

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What degree of curve is dx of scoliosis?

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> 10˚

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What test can be done to dx scoliosis?

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Forward Bending Test

Flank Crease & Scapular Prominence may also be seen when standing upright

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What disease uses the Cobb angle on x-ray for screening & dx?

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Scoliosis

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What 2 PE tests can be used to dx Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)?

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Ortolani

Barlow

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What is the Ortolani Test?

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O FOR OUT:
Evaluates for already dislocated hip.
The infant is on their back and you flex their hips, then abduct to their full capacity while applying gentle pressure to push the greater trochanter anteriorly. This reduces the hip if it was dislocated & “pop” or “clunk” will be felt
Limited value after 3 mo

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What is the Barlow Test?

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B FOR BACK:
Evaluates if hip is dislocatable
From abduction, adduct the hip back into normal position while applying pressure to push the femur posteriorly. “Clunk” felt if dislocation occurs

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What type of splint is most commonly used to tx DDH? When does the success rate decrease?

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Pavlik Harness

Decreases after 3 mo, not attempted after 18 mo

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What are the 8 predisposing factors for DDH?

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  1. Inherited joint laxity/ FH DDH
  2. Increased or extended levels of progesterone or relaxin in 3rd trimester
  3. Female
  4. 1st born
  5. Breech presentation at birth
  6. Oligohydraminios
  7. Custom of binding infants (restricting hip mvmt)
  8. Associated deformity- foot or knee
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A mom calls and says that her 4 y/o son is unwilling to use his arm and will not supinate his hand. He does not seem to be in a lot of pain though. What is the most likely dx?

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Nursemaid’s Elbow- Very Good

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How is Nursemaid’s Elbow Tx?

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Have child extend elbow with arm hanging downward in natural position
Turn their palm forward (supinate)
Then flex elbow keeping the palm in the supinate position
If the elbow has full flexion & supination=success

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Describe the Forward bending test and what disease it is used for?

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Have pt stand up and bend forward, keeping their knees straight & hanging arms loosely toward the floor
Assess pt from behind for thoracic/lumbar prominence or “rib hump”
Scoliosis

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This is a term used to describe a spectrum of disorders usually seen in infancy that all result in a femur/acetabulum jt that is dislocatable or subluxable

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Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)

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What is the most common cause of acute hip pain in children?

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Transient Synovitis

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What disease is similar to transient synovitis?

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

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What disease is defined as an idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral head in children?

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

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Is scoliosis painful?

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Usually not painful

If it is painful may suggest inflammatory or neoplastic basis

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At what curvature of the spine does scoliosis require a full time brace?

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20-40˚

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At what curvature of the spine does scoliosis require surgery?

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≥40˚

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This disease is uncommon in African Americans?

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

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Being African American is a predisposing factor for this disease?

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

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What are the diseases of the Hips found in children?

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  1. Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)
  2. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
  3. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)
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What are the diseases of the Lower limb in children?

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  1. Osgood Schlatter
  2. Genu Varus & Valgus
  3. Inturning/Intoeing:
    Metatarsus Adductus: flexible & inflexible (Metatarsus Varus)
    Tibial Torsion
    Femoral Anteversion
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Subluxation of radial head?

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Nursemaid’s Elbow

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Disease? Femoral epiphysis becomes displaced from metaphysics through physeal plate
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
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Bowlegged
Genu Varum
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Knock-Kneed
Genu Valgum
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Disease? An outgrowing of bone, inflammation & possible separation of the apophysis of tibial tubercle due to repetitive microtrauma
Osgood Schlatter's
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Disease? Medial deviation of forefoot commonly seen in infants
``` Metatarsus Adductus (MTA) Can be flexible or inflexible ```
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What is the most common cause of intoeing?
Internal Tibial Torsion (ITT) a rotational deformity
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This is a rotational deformity associated with sitting in on feet in a "W" position & awkward running style (Like a girl)?
Femoral anteversion "Kissing Patella"
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Disease? Subchondral bone develops lesion, which can eventually result in cartilage & associated bone detaching from an articular surface
Osteochondritis Dissecans
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Who should be evaluated for DDH?
All infants on PE The earlier the Dx the better the prognosis Does NOT cause pain in neonate
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This disease will cause an out-toeing gait with a limp & loss of internal rotation!
Slipped Capital Femoral Ephiphysis
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What is Blount's Disease?
Inherited form of extreme bowleggedness (Genu Varum)
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What is usually the main complaint in LCPD? Other S/S
Insidious onset of a limp is main complaint. Antalgic Gait: limp from pain not weakness Pain is often worsened with activity & temporarily relieved with rest Usually in thigh or groin, sometimes knee 90% unilateral No recent infix Leg length discrepancy possible
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What ROM will be limited on PE in pts with LCPD?
both passive & active | abduction & internal rotation
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Who gets LCPD?
MC in boys ages 4-6 but can range from 2-18 y/o
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What dx tests are used for LCPD
X-ray: AP & Frog lateral views required | If x-ray normal but S/S suggest LCPD do an MRI
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What are some tx options for LCPD?
``` Vary Observation with activity restriction Bed rest with traction Bracing Surgery Often slow recovery up to 18 mo ```
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What are the predisposing factors for SCFE?
Male Black Various anatomic anomalies
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What are the complications of SCFE?
MC-Osteonecrosis Cartilage Necrosis Osteoarthritis
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This disease occurs in adolescence when orientation of physeal plate ∆'s from horizontal to oblique
SCFE
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When SCFE is dx what must be done immediately?
Immediately non weight bearing to avoid additional slippage- Do not delay! Refer and wheelchair out of office
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What PE test is done on all adolescents with lower extremity pain especially if suspecting Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
Examine for reduction in rotation of hip: Flex hip 90˚, internally rotate or place pt in prone position with knees bent & feet in the air Normal rotation will be symmetrical on L & R
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Genu Varum is common up to what age and how large can the gap be b/t legs?
Common up to 18 mo | Gap normal up to 2 in
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Genu Valgum is common in what age group and usually resolves by when?
Common b/t 3-4 and resolves by 5-8 y/o
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What type of disorder should you look for if SCFE is seen outside of adolescents?
Endocrine
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Who is Osgood-Schlatter's most common in?
Athletic boys, but also seen in girls ages 10-14
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What are the main tx's of Osgood-Schlatter's?
NSAIDs & decreased activity
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What condition uses the Thigh-Foot-Angle to help in dx and PE?
Tibial Torsion
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What is the normal thigh foot angle?
At maturity avg 15˚
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What thigh-foot-angle indicates internal tibial torsion?
TFA >15˚ medially
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What is Sinding-Larson-Johansson Disease?
Pain at the inferior patella
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What disease is very similar to Osgood Schlatter's?
Sinding-Larson-Johansson Disease
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What is the difference b/t Osgood Schlatter's Disease and Sinding-Larson-Johansson Disease?
Osgood Schlatter's=Pain at tibial tuberosity | SLJD=Pain at inferior patella
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What will be seen on PE if child has Femoral Anteversion?
Exam of child standing shows patella medially rotated | Internal hip rotation >65˚ (normal ≤45˚)
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How is Femoral Anteversion Treated?
None usually required 90% resolve by age 10 Persistent or severe deformity after age 8 should be referred for possible surgical correction
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What types of joints are usually involved in Osteochondritis Dissecans?
Joints subjected to frequent microtrauma | MC in knee joint

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