Exam II Flashcards
When can the infant raise their head prone?
2 months
When can the infant roll from prone to supine?
4 months
When can the infant sit using tripod position?
6 months
When can the infant crawl?
9 months
When can the infant stand without support?
12 months
What is a concern with early walkers?
more stress on bone causing genu varus
What is the Gower sign?
when a child rises from sitting to standing by placing hands on legs and pushing the trunk up
What does the gower sign indicate?
muscular dystrophy
What other issue is commonly seen with developmental hip dysplasia?
torticollis
What increases the risk of developmental hip dysplasia?
breech
intrauterine constraint
What characterizes a subluxation in acetabular dysplasia?
femur head remains in contact with acetabulum, but joint ligaments and capsule are stretched
What is the most common exam finding with developmental hip dysplasia?
decreased hip abduction
What are two orthopedic tests done to assess developmental hip dysplasia?
Barlow’s
Ortolani’s
What does Allis sign detect?
shortened femur
dDx: hip dislocation
What is the MC kind of scoliosis in girls?
idiopathic structural scoliosis
Which nerves are involved in Erb’s Palsy?
C5/C6
What are some impaired findings in an infant with Erb’s Palsy?
asymmetrical moro, biceps and radial reflexes
What is the MC foot problem in infants?
metatarsus adductus
Which two foot problems are due to intrauterine constraint?
- tibial torsion
- metatarsus adductus
Is “pes planus” normal in an infant?
yes, the longitudinal arch is obscured by a fat pad until 3yrs
Which part of the foot is involved in metatarsus adductus?
the forefood
heel and ankle are not involved
Which sitting position places stress on the joints and may cause intoeing & femoral anteversion?
reverse tailor position
What are some clinical findings for femoral anteversion?
- inc. internal hip rotation (>70)
- femurs twist medially
- patella faces inward
What are the 3 things you need to ask yourself when assessing and infant/child?
- outside normal range
- appropriate for their age
- is it symmetric
What is the measurement for genu varum?
1 inch between knees
When should you evaluate a genu varum further?
- asymmetry of tibiofemoral angle
- space between knees >1.5 inches
What is the measurement for genu valgum?
1 inch between medial maleoli
When is genu valgum common?
2-4 years
When should you evaluate a genu valgum further?
- asymmetry of tibiofemoral angle
- space between knees >2 inches
What are some characteristics of Talipes Equinovarus?
- congenital defect of ankle and foot
- inversion of foot at the ankle
- plantar flexion
- bilateral involvement 30-50% of cases
What is the treatment for Talipes Equinovarus?
Ponseti Method
What is the Ponseti Method?
- series of manipulation and casting
- tenotomy (achiles)
- food abduction brace (Denis Browne Bar)
What are some characteristics of Talipes Calcaneovalgus?
- exaggerated dorsiflexion
- from uterine positioning
- resolves spontaneously
What is another name for radial head subluxation and what is the etiology?
- Nursemaid’s Elbow
- jerking the arm upward while elbow is extended
Where is the pain located with a Nursemaid’s Elbow injury?
pain in the elbow and the wrist (both articulations)
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes?
AVN of the humeral head
When is Legg-Calve-Perthes MC seen?
in boys 2-10 years old
What is the referred pain patter in Legg-Calve-Perthes?
medial thigh, knee or groin
When is SCFE MC seen and what is the referred pain pattern?
- boys 8-16 yoa
- knee pain
Until what age does the brain keep growing?
12-15 years
What is the pattern of motor maturation?
cephalocaudally