17. Neonatal Presentations Flashcards
When do Neonatal Presentations become apparent?
- Sometimes be in the Antenatal Period
2. Some after birth / are a result of Delivery
What are the common Orthopaedic conditions of the Newborn Child?
- Clavicle / Humerus Fracture
- Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
- Torticollis
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
- Metatarsus Adductus
- Calcaneovalgus
- Clubfoot
What should be assessed for after a Clavicle Fracture in a Newborn Child?
Erb’s Palsy
When is a Clavicle Fracture in a Newborn Child treated?
Symptomatically:
- Arm Under Vest
- Beware of Skin Maceration
- Calpol
What is Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury associated with?
- High Birth Weight
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Maternal Diabetes
- Foreceps Delivery
- Clavicle Fractures
- Prolonged Labour
What are the 3 types of Nerve Damage which can occur?
- Neuropraxia
- Axonotmesis
- Neurotmesis
What are the Anatomical Classifications of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury?
- Erb’s Palsy (65%)
- Total Plexus Involvement (35%)
- Klumpke’s Palsy (0.6%)
- Horner’s Syndrome
How does Erb’s Palsy present?
- Waiters Tip appearance
- Lack of Elbow Flexion
- Lack of Shoulder Elevation . Abduction
- Loss of Hand Movements
What are the Differential Diagnoses for Erb’s Palsy?
- Arthrogrypsosis
2. Pseudoparalysis (Fracture / Infection)
What is the management of Erb’s Palsy?
- Most will spontaneously recover
- Early Physiotherapy
Note - Biceps Function is a good predictor of recovery
What is Torticollis?
Painless shortening of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Note - Unknown Aetiology
How does Torticollis present?
The Head is turned and Tilted due to Sternocleidomastoid Tightening
What is the treatment of Torticollis?
- Physiotherapy
- Ultrasound Scan of the Hips
- Plain Radiograph C-Spine for Congenital Abnormalities
- Surgical Intervention
Note - Typically Resolves in first year
What is the Spectrum of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip?
- Immature Hip
- Shallow Socket (Variable Severity)
- Unstable Hip
- Dislocated Hip
- Irreducible Hip
What are the Risk Factors for getting Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip?
- Female
- First Born
- Intrauterine Position (Breech)
- Family History
- Oligo / Twins
Note - over 50% have no risk factors