Diseases Of Bones And Joints Of Spine And UE Flashcards
What type of CP is scoliosis most commonly seen in?
Spastic quadriplegic
Nursemaid’s elbow
Subluxation of radial head with displacement distal to the annular ligament
What is functional scoliosis due to?
Bad posture and muscle spasms
What physical exam finding is seen with torticollis
Olive sign - soft, non tender enlargement on SCM
At what Cobb angle will you begin to see abnormal PFTs
50-60 degrees
Treatment of little leaguer’s elbow
Rest and proper body mechanics
How do you reduce a subluxation of radial head?
Supination of forearm and flexion of elbow
If someone has congenital torticollis, what other body part must be evaluated because of increased incidence with torticollis?
The hips, because there is increased incidence of DDH
Diagnostic criteria for scheuermann’s disease
Greater than or equal to 3 consecutive vertebrae wedged greater than 5 degrees
What is Adam’s test
Forward bending test to evaluate the curvature of the spine
Mainstay treatment of torticollis
Stretching
How is head positioned for a right torticollis
Sidebent right, rotated left
At what point is surgical intervention considered for treatment of torticollis?
If no improvement after 18-24 months
At what Cobb angle do you do surgery?
> 40 degrees
Most common side of congenital torticollis
Right side
