AAFP Muscloskeletal Flashcards
Developmental dysplasia of the hip – next step?
If Present after two weeks of age, refer to orthopedics for Pavlik harness
Drug that can induce osteoporotic bone loss?
Phenytoin
Starting two months of age, add what to infants diet?
Vitamin D
Woman that need the most vitamin D?
Age over 70
Patients beginning long-term prednisone treatment should also receive?
Bisphosphonate
When to do surgery for knock-knees?
8+
Changes to the DIP and PIP called? Sign of?
Heberden’s and bouchard’s nodes;
Osteoarthritis
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections can relieve pain for how long?
4 weeks
Went to do radiographs for ankle sprains (Ottawa ankle rules)?
#Pain at medial or lateral malleolus #Bone tenderness #Inability to bear weight after injury or in ER #Midfoot pain
Anterior fontanelle closes when?
Closing early could indicate? If closed early, initial management?
12-18 months
Cranial synostosis; serial measurements of head circumference then scroll radiographs