Cheung Part 7 Flashcards
what is scoliosis
lateral curvature greater than 10 degrees, often associated with rotational deformity
who is more likely to have scoliosis more than 20 degrees
females 7:1
what physical exam test is used for scoliosis
forward bend test
what tests are done for scoliosis
full length X-rays to measure vertebral angle
what is the treatment for scoliosis
brace if angle is greater than 30 degrees
surgery if angle is greater than 40-50degrees
what is club foot
idiopathic congenital foot deformity characterized by: plantar flexion of ankle adduction of heel high arch adduction of the forefoot
what physical exams are done in club foot
rule out neurological problems
what is the treatment of club foot
manipulation and casting immediately
surgery if still rigid at 3 years
what is Osgood Schlatter
overuse injury causing apophyseal injury at tibial tubercle
pain over tibial tubercle
what exam and test results are seen in Osgood Schlatter
pain over tibial tubercle
X-rays show fragmentation of tubercle
what is the treatment of Osgood Schlatter
NSAIDs
rest
PT
what is hip dysplasia
malformed hip socket and femoral head
associated with ligamentous laxity, left hip, female gender, breech presentation
what exams are done for hip dysplasia
Barlow and Ortolani exam (can hear hip clunk)
what tests can be helpful in hip dysplasia
ultrasound
what is the treatment of hip dysplasia
Pavlik harness to force relation of hip
casting and surgery in older kids