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what is osteogenesis imperfecta

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brittle bone disease, defect in maturation and organisation of Type 1 collagen.

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what are the two types of osteogenesis imperfecta

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autosomal dominant- mutliple fractures in childhood, short stature with deformity, blue sclera, loss of hearing

autosomal recessive - rarer, fatal prenatal or associated spinal deformity

(many genetic changes de novo)

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what is osteogenesis imperfecta sometimes mistaken for

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child abuse

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what is shown on X-rays of osteogenesis imperfecta

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mild cases have relatively normal X-rays with Hx of low energy fractures. [sometimes “psuedofractures”]

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healing ability of osteogenesis imperfecta

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fractures tend to heal with abundance but poor quality callus formation

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treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta

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splintage, traction or surgical stabilisation.

some cases can develop progressive deformity which may require multiple osteotomies and intramedullary stabilisation for correction.

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what is skeletal dysplasia?

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medical term for short stature (Dwarfism not used anymore).

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why does skeletal dysplasia occur?

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genetic error, abnormal connective tissue/ bone occurs.

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what are proportionate and disproportionate statures in skeletal dysplasia?

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proportionate - limb same size/proportional to spine

disproportionate - limbs and spine not proportional.

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what is the commonest skeletal dysplasia? give some features of it.

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achondroplasia.

autosomal dominant (80% spontaneous disease). lax ligaments and normal mental development. disproportionately short limbs to spine. wide nose, prominent forehead.

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know that there are many other types of skeletal dysplasia each with their own features. (mild/severe signs/consequences/symptoms)

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treatment for skeletal dysplasia

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genetic testing of child and family.

correct deformities and lengthen limbs.

GH therapy may be appropriate

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where is type 1 and 2 collagen found

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1-bone, tendon, ligaments, skin

2-cartilage

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what are CTDs due to?

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genetic disorders of collagen synthesis

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what is generalised (familial) joint laxity

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CTD. double-jointed people, 5% population, more prone to ankle sprains (soft tissue injury) and painful dislocations (rucurrent shoulder/patellar)

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medical name for double jointedness

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generalised (familial) joint laxity

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what is marfan’s?

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CTD. tall, long limbs, ligamentous laxity.

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what genetic abnormality occurs in Marfan’s

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autosomal dominant/sporadic mutation of fibrillin gene

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what are some common signs/consquences of Marfan’s

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lens dislocation, retinal detachment, glaucoma,
high arched palate,
spontaneous pnuemothroax, apical blebs,
pectus excavatum/carinatum.
aortic dissction/aneurysm/regurgitation. mitral valve prolapse/regurgitation.
long arms/legs, scoliosis, arachnodactyly.

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what does EDS stand for and what causes it?

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, heterogenous condition autosomal dominantly inherited with abnormal elastin/collagen formation.

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features of EDS

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profound joint hyper mobility, vascular fragility, easy bruising, scoliosis, joint instability

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treatment of EDS

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bone surgery (wound dehiscence common as abnormal connective tissues)

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Down’s syndrome is caused by what genetic problem?

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trisomy 21.

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features of Downs relating to CTD

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short stature, joint laxity, possible recurrent dislocation (may require stabilisation), atlanto-axial instability may occur in C-spine

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general background about muscular dystrophies

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

rare, X-linked, progressive muscle weakness + wasting

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DMD cause

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defect in dystrophin gene involved in calcium transport

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DMD presentation

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initially difficulty standing/climbing stairs; Gower’s sign

age 10 can’t walk, age 20 cardiac/resp failure, dead by early 20’s

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investigtions for DMD

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inc serum creatinine phosphokinase, abnormalities on muscle biopsy.

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treatment for DMD

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physio, splintage, deformity correction may inc mobility. correct severe scoliosis by surgery

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Becker’s MD vs DMD

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similar to DMD but less severe. able to walk until teens and die 30/40’s

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upper motor neurone problem causes what?

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spasticity and hyperreflexia

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lower motor neurone problem causes what?

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reduced tone and reflexes

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name some neuromuscular disorders

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cerebral palsy, spina bifida, polio.

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why does Cerebral palsy occur?

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onset before 2-3 years, due to insult to immature brain (before during or after birth)

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causes of cerebral palsy

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genetic problem, intrauterine infection in pregnancy, brain malformation, intra-cranial haemorrhage, hypoxia at birth, meningitis, premature birth.

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types of cerebral palsy

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hemi/di/quadratplegic;

also spastic, ataxic and athetoid(dyskinetic)

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management of cerebral palsy

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physio, splintage, diazepam, baclofen, botox (botolinem toxin), surgery to correct

((((also SALT’s and carers etc…))))

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spina bifida cause

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congenital, two halves of posterior vertebral arch fail to fuse

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spina bifida types

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spina bifida OCCULTA (mild) and cystica (severe)

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what is spina bifida occulta?

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mild = spina bifida OCCULTA. maybe no associated problems but may get tethering of spinal cord and roots.

get high arches feet and clawed tons; some have dimple of hair on back

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what is spina bifida cystica?

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severe, herniated contents of spinal canal.
meninges only = meningocele
meninges + spinal cord = myelomeningocele.
may be associated with hydrocelphalus (excess CSF fluid causing inc ICP).

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treating spina bifida cystica

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close within 48 hours surgically (prevent infection/damage). no treatment for neurological consequences.

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pathogenesis of polio/poliomyelitis

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viral (poliovirus by faecal-oral route), causing lower motor neurone deficit.

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polio PC

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systemically unwell then 3-4 days later muscle weakness and inability to move limb/paralysis, recovery possible while some stay damaged

preventable due to vaccine

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polio features and treatment

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paralysis, joint deformity, growth defects, can still feel/sensory neurones fine

splintage and inc mobility.

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name two developmental disorders

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limb malformations, obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

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examples of limb malformations

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extra/absent bones, short bones, fused bones, skin/soft tissue issues.

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what is syndactyly?

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commonest congenital malformation (failure in apoptosis). leave or may require surgery

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what is polydactyly and how to treat?

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extra digit,

amputate

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what is fibular hemimelia, signs and treatment

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partial/complete absence of fibula

shortened limb, bowing of tibia, ankle deformity

mild= limb lengthening
severe= through ankle amputation + prothesis
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give examples of other limb shortening deformities

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deficiency in proximal femur and tibia; radial absence/hypoplasia.

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where does congenital fusion occur commonly and what treatment needed

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commonest between two of the tarsal bones of the foot, may be painful in childhood indicating surgery.

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who does obstetric brachial plexus palsy occur in?

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0.2%, large babies/twins/shoulder dystocia

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what is Erb’s palsy and common features

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commonest obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

injury to C5-C6, reduced innervation in deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, biceps and brachialis.

leads to internal rotation (unopposed subscapularis) giving “waiter’s tip posture”.

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treating Erb’s palsy

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physic give good prognosis (90% recovery).

surgical release of contractures and tendon transfers if not recovering.

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what is Klumpke’s palsy

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rarer, C8-T1 affected.

forceful adduction which results in paralysis of intrinsic hand muscles +/- fingers and wrist flexors.

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Klumpke’s palsy association, treatment and prgonosis

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possible Horner’s syndrome (disrupt of first sympathetic ganglia from T1).

no specific treatment, 50% recovery

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what is TBP ( total brachial palsy) prognosis

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TBP after birth carries poorest prognosis of obstetric brachial plexus palsy’s

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what are some normal physical developmental milestones?

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sits alone/crawls - 6-9moths
stands - 8-12 months
walks - 14-17 months
jumps - 2 years
managed stairs independently - 3 years

(note there is massive variation; missing one milestone is fine)

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what are some normal near developmental milestones?

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loss of primitive reflexes - 1-6 months
head control - 2 months
speaking - 9-12 months
eating with fingers/spoon - 14 months
stacks 4 blocks - 18months
understand 200 words (10 a day) - 18/20months
potty trained - 2/3years
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what is the pattern of normal limb development (lower limb)

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children go varus to valgus to neutral usually (variation is familial).

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what is considered pathological variation in lower limb development? how to manage?

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pathological if considered 6 degrees +/- normal mean value for that age; X-ray and chart monitoring.

majority resolve before age 10, after may require surgery.

check for underlying pathology EG: skeletal dysplasia, Blount’s, rickets…

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genu varum is what condition and may be caused by what disease?

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bow-legged

sometimes due to Blount’s disease

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what is Blount’s disease and how to treat

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growth disorder of medal proximal tibial physics.

osteotomy

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what are other (except from Blounts) pathological causes of Genu varum? what can occur as complication of these

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ricket’s, tumour (osteochondroma), traumatic physis injury, skeletal dysplasia. (non-patholigcal = FHx)

early onset OA can occur

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What is Genu Valgum and what can it be caused by?

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knock-kneed.

rickets, tumour (enchondromatosis), trauma, neurofibromatosis or idiopathic

67
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what is in-toeing?

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toes point to the midline, accentuated when running.

‘pigeon toes’

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what are three causes of in-toeing and their treatments?

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femoral neck anteversion - normally occurs slightly, excessive less to intoning and Genu Valgum. (no surgery)

internal tibial torsion - bone rotation inward on vertical axis, normal variation (ignore)

forefoot adduction - majority resolve, surgery considered after 7-8years

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medical name for flat feet?

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pes planus

70
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background information on pes planus

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20% population, usually no underlying pathology, is normal variation (arch doesn’t form in childhood)

71
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development of flat feet to normal arched feet

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born flat foot, as we walk muscles and arches develop

72
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what are the two types of flat feet/pes planus?

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fixed and mobile/flexible.

73
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how to test if fixed and mobile/flexible flat feet?

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dorsiflexion of big toe to tell difference

74
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fixed flat foot may indicate what?

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pathology (e.g.: underlying inflammatory disorder, neurological disorder or bony abnormality)

75
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what are curly toes?

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minor overlapping of toes with curling (commonly 5th toe).

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treating curly toes

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most self-correct, if pain or discomfort in shoes or continuation into adolescents then surgery

77
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give examples of paediatric hip problems

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DDH, SUFE, perthes, transient synovitis of the hip.

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what does DDH stands for?

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developmental dysplasia of the hip

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what is DDH?

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dislocation/subluxation of the femoral head (0.5% babies, 80% male)

commoner in left hip but 20% bilateral

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risk factors for DDH

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FHx, breech position, Down’s, 1st born babies, presence of congenital disorders

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what happens if left untreated

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shortened limb, early-onset OA, gait/mobility affected

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investigations of DDH

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examine babies shortly after birth; look for shortening, extra skin fold,
click/clunk on Ortoloni/Barlow manoeuvres

US if positive (X-ray cannot be used)

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what does US of DDH show?

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dislocated hip, unstable hip or shallow acetabulum.

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why can x-rays not be used to diagnoses DDH

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X-rays cannot be used in sound babies as until 4-6months femoral head is unossified.

85
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treatment of DDH

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mild → monitor
severe → palvik harness (95% fix).
older children (18months) → surgery → open education and osteotomy

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what is transient synovitis of the hip

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self-limiting inflammation of synovium of the joint (commonest in hip). it is the commonest cause of childhood hip pain

87
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what can often precede transient synovitis of the hip

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URTI (viral)

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who does transient synovitis of the hip often affect and how?

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2-10 year-old boys, present with limp and unable to bear weight.

89
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PC of transient synovitis of the hip

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limp and unable to bear weight.

ROM may be resiricted, low grade fever but not septically unwell

90
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investigation of transient synovitis of the hip

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  • radiographs to exclude perches
  • normal CRP may exclude septic arthritis → if doubt aspirate.
  • MRI is proximal femur osteomyelitis is possible.
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treatment of transient synovitis of the hip

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once serious pathology excluded → NSAID and rest → resolves in a week

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PC of perthes disease (or Legg-Calve-Perthes disease)

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age 4-8 boys, very active boys of short stature.

pain and a limp; most cases unilateral

93
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what does bilateral perthes suggest

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thrombophilia or skeletal dysplasia.

94
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why does perthes cause a limp?

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most cases unilateral → loss of internal rotation then loss of abduction → develop positive Trendleberg test from gluteal weakness

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pathogenesis of Perthes

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idiopathic osteochondrosis of femoral head → femoral head transiently loses its blood supply resulting in necrosis (AVN) and subsequent growth abnormalities → subsequent remodelling may lead to collapse → OA → hip replacement in adolescents.

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investigating and treating Perthes

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Xray and avoid physical activity, 50% do well, occasionally femoral bone head sublease → osteotomy of acetabulum/femur

97
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SUFE stands for what?

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slipped upper femoral epiphysis

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Who does SUFE normally affect?

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overweight pre-pubecent adolescent boys,

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what is SUFE

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femoral head slips inferiorly in relation to femoral neck

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risk factors for SUFE

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hypothyroidism, renal disease, obesity

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why does SUFE occur?

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growth plate is not strong enough to support body weight and femoral epiphysis slips due to strain.

cases can be acute, chronic or acute-on-chronic.

102
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PC of SUFE

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pain in groin or only pain in knees (due to obturator nerve in hip and knee joint)

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treatment of SUFE

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urgent surgery to pin femoral head and prevent further slippage. bigger the slip the worse prognosis.

may require THR in late teens.
severe acute = risks AVN.
severe chronic may require osteotomy

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investigation and findings in SUFE

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loss of internal rotation of hip is predominant clinical sign.

X-ray changes subtly, lateral view may show slip.

105
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what you need to remember in paediatric and adolscent knee problems?

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examine hip

106
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common examples of paediatric and adolscent knee problems

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extensor mechanism problems, adolescent knee pain, patellar instability, Osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal problems.

107
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who gets extensor mechanism problems?

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common in adolescents (inc body weight and excersise).

108
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patellar tendonitis overview and treatment

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patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee) is self-limiting → rest and physio

109
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what is apophysitis?

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inflammation of growing tubercle when tendon attaches, occurs at either end of tendon.

110
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what are the two types of apophysitis?

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Osgood-schlatter disease - inflamed tibial tubercle

Sinding-larsen-johansson disease - inflamed inferior pole of patella

treatment = rest and physiotherapy, may be left with bony prominence (not require surgery)

111
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adolescent knee pain overview and treatment

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common esp in girls, self-limiting. physic and rarely surgery.

anterior knee pain due to patellofemoral dysfunction (due to muscle imbalance, ligament laxity, subtle skeletal deposition)

112
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what is patellar instability?

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dislocation and subluxation of patellar commonest in adolescents. related to trauma or predisposed by lax ligaments/bony abnormality.

113
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what complications might patellar dislocations cause?

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osteochondral fracture with a fragment of hyaline cartilage with/without subcentral bone breaking off:
small fragments = remove and big = fix by surgery

recurrent dislocations can occur, stabilises with inc age and physio. recurrent dislocation may require surgery to reconstruct

114
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what is Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?

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Osteochondritis where a fragment of hyaline cartilage and variable amounts of bone fragments break off the surface of the joint, the knee is commonest affected joint with medial femoral condyle most affected site.

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who does Osteochondritis dissecans occur in usually + PC?

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adolescent but may occur later,

PC = poorly localised pain, effusion and occasionally locking

116
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investigating Osteochondritis dissecans

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x-ray difficult to see,

MRI to diagnoses, bilateral (25%).

117
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complications of Osteochondritis dissecans

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can result in loose bodies in knee joint or “pothole”; predisposes to OA.

fragment may be fixed or removed surgically

118
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meniscal tears background info

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meniscal tears occur in kids/teens, younger have higher chance of healing with surgical meniscal repair.

119
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treating meniscal tears

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NSAID, physio, bracing, corticosteoird IA

120
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meniscal problems

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meniscal tears and discoid meniscus

121
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basic info for discoid meniscus

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some children have abnormally-shaped (variant) discoid meniscus. [usually lateral meniscus]

circular rather than C-shaped can be asymptomatic or cause pain/popping. arthroscopic partial meniscectomy may help pain/popping.

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what are some paediatric foot and ankle problems?

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talus Equinovarus, tarsal coalition, hallus valgus,

123
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what is talus Equinovarus?

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clubfoot, 0.2% of births, 50% bilateral, abnormal alignment of joints between talus, calcaneus and navicular. >boys

124
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what occurs in talus Equinovarus?

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plantar flexion, supination of forefoot and varus alignment of the forefoot, no immediate treatment.

125
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risk factors for talus Equinovarus

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FHx, breech position,

126
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treatment of talus Equinovarus

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eminently treatable with splint age and diagnosis obvious (early presentation).

extensive surgery and results less satisfactory (late presentation )

127
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what method is used to treat talus Equinovarus

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Ponseti technique, commode ASAP, 5/6 weekly cast changes

80% require achilles tenotomy (minor procedure) for full correction.

then bracing in boots until 3/4years old to stop recurrence

128
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what is tarsal coalition?

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abnormal bridge (bony, fiberous, cartilagenous) between calcaneus and navicular or calcaneus and talus.

129
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PC and treatment of tarsal coalition.

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painful flat feet. symptoms may improve or require corrective surgery

130
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hallux valgus (bunion)

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occurs in late adolescents and strong FHx.

surgical correction carries risk of recurrence in later life. usually NSAID, good footwear, orthotics, pain relief and rest = conservative treatment.

131
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what are some common paediatric/adolescent spine problems.

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scoliosis and spondylolisthesis.

BACK PAIN IN CHILD ALWAYS A RED FLAG

132
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what are causes of back pain in children?

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BACK PAIN IN CHILD ALWAYS A RED FLAG

infection (discitis). tumours (osteoid ostema) in children and spondylolisthesis may require prompt surgery

133
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define scoliosis

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lateral curvature of the spine (also rotational deformity).

presents > female adolescents (child = more severe.)

134
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is scoliosis mainly idiopathic and what causes secondary scoliosis?

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mostly idiopathic but can be secondary to neuromuscular disease, tumour, skeletal dysplasia or infection.

135
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what to do with painful scoliosis?

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MRI urgently

136
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what to do with mild- non-progressive scoliosis? (majority)

A

doesn’t require surgery

137
Q

why would surgery be considered?

A

large unsightly curvature fixed for cosmetic aims

to improve wheelchair posture.

scoliosis causing restrictive lung disease

138
Q

what does surgery for scoliosis involve?

A

complex; requires vertebral fusions and long rods correcting the postural laments of the spine.

correcting larger curves carries risk of spinal cord injury.

139
Q

define spondylolisthesis

A

slipping of one vertebrae of another

140
Q

where does spondylolisthesis usually occur?

A

L4/L5 or L5/S1

141
Q

why does spondylolisthesis occur?

A

due to a developmental defect or a recurrent stress fracture of the posterior element which fails to heal

142
Q

risk factors for spondylolisthesis.

A

adolescent, inc body weight, sporty.

143
Q

PC of spondylolisthesis.

A

low back pain and radiculopathy (if severe).

may have paradoxial “flat back” due to muscle spasm and can have “waddling gait”

144
Q

what is radiculopathy?

A

Radiculopathy is a condition due to a compressed nerve in the spine that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the course of the nerve.

145
Q

treatment of spondylolisthesis.

A

minor slip - observe + rest/physio

severe slip - stabilisation + possible reduction (risks nerve injury)

15021998-MSK (19 decks)

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