Down Syndrome CAT Flashcards
1
Q
Down syndrome aka
A
Trisomy 18
2
Q
What causes DS?
A
An error in cell division
3
Q
Clinical presentation for DS
A
- Intellectual disability
- Hypotonia
- Flattened nasal bridge
- Almond-shaped eyes
- Abnormally shaped ears
- Simian line (palmar crease)
- Epicanthal folds
- Enlargement of the tongue
- Congenital heart disease
- Developmental delay
- Some MSK disorders
4
Q
Secondary complications w/ DS
A
- Atlantoaxial instability
- Sensory, hearing, and visual impairments
- Umbilical hernia
- Respiratory compromise
- Alzheimer’s disease
5
Q
Goal of PT w/ DS
A
- Help the pt avoid compensatory patterns w/ static positioning and mobilty
