Childhood Problems - Minor Flashcards
What is another name for knock knees?
gene valgum
What is another name for bow legs?
genu varum
Name 4 common, minor childhood abnormalities?
knock knees/bow legs
in-toeing
flat feet
curly toes
By what age will people with varus/valgus alignments be normal in most cases?
7 years
What is in-toeing?
condition where children stand with their feet pointing inwards
What can cause in-toeing?
femoral neck anteversion - in the fetus the femoral neck is in a more anterior position.
tibial torsion - the tibia is distorted along its vertical axis
abnormal forefeet - particularly adducted forefeet.
What are flat feet?
a normal variation of foot arch shape which rarely causes functional abnormalities
What are the two kinds of flat feet and which is more common?
rigid/mobile
mobile is more common and is innocuous.
When does the arch of the foot usually form by?
age 7
What are curly toes?
toes which overlap/crossover other toes - particularly the 5th toe. Most correct and should be left alone. Surgery should be discouraged
In which condition is inflammation of the attachment of the patellar tendon to the tibia seen?
Osgood Schlatters disease
caused by excess traction on the quadriceps
What condition causes adolescent knee pain by eroding the patella?
chondromalacia patellae
