Congenital and Developmental Disorders Flashcards
What is the name for a short limb
hypoplastic
What is the most common liml malformation (congenital)
syndactyly- two gigits are fused
What is polydactyly
where an extra digit is formed
What is fibular hemimelia
partial or complete absence of the fibula
What is the most common site of fusion of two bones and what is it called
tarsal coalition in the foot
What is obstetric brachial plexus palsy
injury to the brachial plexus during vaginal delivery
When is OBPP most common
large babies (macrosomia in diabtetes)
twins
shoulder dystocia
What is the commonest type of OBPP
Erb’s palsy
What happens in Erbs palsy
Injury to C5 and C6
What is a result of injuring C5 and C6
loss of motor innervation to deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, biceps and bracilais muscles
What is Klumpke’s palsy
a lower brachial plexus injury ie C8 and T1 roots
What happens in Klumpkes palsy
loss of intrinsic hand muscles and wrist flexors - also possible horners syndrome
