Lecture 21: Pediatric Orthopedics Flashcards
The 3 red flags of groin pain are:
- () wt
- () hip
- Pain more than () hrs
- Refusal to bear weight
- Refusal to move hip
- Pain more than 24-48 hrs
More suggestive of a fx.
In a child presenting with groin pain, you must always rule out a…
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
A groin strain is really a…
Adductor strain
The MC knee fx in children are (2)
- Tibial spine
- Osteochondral
A ballottment test checks for..
Effusion
The main MOI for a tibial spine fx is…
Hyperextension of knee with concurrent rotation of femur on tibia
Same as ACL MOI i think
Tibial spine fx show:
- () joint
- () pain
- () ROM
- Hemarthrosis
- Joint pain
- Markedly decreased ROM
Tx of a non-displaced, tibial sleeve fx is via…
- Knee in full extension
- Ortho f/u
Osteochondral fx frequently accompany () dislocation, () tears, or () injuries
- Patellar dislocations
- Ligament tears
- Meniscal injuries
The screening of choice for osteochondral fx is…
MRI
Your ped pt complains of knee pain that occurred right after they dunked on their little kiddie hoop. There is significant swelling at the knee joint and difficulty extending the knee against gravity. Your initial knee XR shows a high riding patella. You suspect that they have a….
Patellar sleeve avulsion fracture
The tx for a patellar sleeve avulsion fracture is…
Immobilization of knee with ortho referral for surgery
What is more predictive of a patellar sleeve fracture: Hemarthrosis/PE findings vs radiographic evidence?
Hemarthrosis/PE findings
Chronic knee pain is diagnosed via…
Exclusion
If you suspect JIA causing knee pain in a child, you should be ordering () and ()
- ANA
- RF (rheumatoid factor)
Osteochondritis Dissecans is osteonecrosis of subchondral bone due to…
Overuse
As the lesion of osteochondritis dissecans progresses, focal areas of demineralization and repeated shear forces causes () of bone and ()
Detachment of bone and overlying cartilage
Initial imaging of Osteochondritis dissecans is (), but the diagnostic of choice is ()
XR initial, MRI choice
Tx of osteochondritis dissecans is via…
Immobilization for 3-6 mos vs surg
If osteochondritis dissecans is left untreated, it can develop into…
Premature arthritis
Generally, the tx for knee popping is…
Bracing + PT
Do MRI if you suspect a meniscal tear
The two MC ankle ligaments sprained are…
CFL + ATFL
Tx of acute ankle pain/sprain is via… (4)
Brace, support, NSAIDs, controlled ROM
You would expect an ankle inversion to sprain the () ankle ligament
Lateral ankle ligament
Ankle sprains are graded from 1-3. Each grade corresponds to…
- Grade 1: stretch, small tears
- Grade 2: Large, incomplete tear
- Grade 3: Complete tear
A child presents with a unilateral limp and pain in their hip. They had a recent URI. You suspect it is most likely (), but you should be sure to rule out ()
- Toxic synovitis (MCC of inflammatory childhood limp)
- Septic arthritis (bacterial infection of hip)
The 4 kosher criteria used to determine severity of septic arthritis are:
- Fever over ()
- ESR > ()
- WBC > ()
- (wt)
- Fever > 101.3F
- ESR > 40
- WBC > 12k
- Non-wt bearing
What kind of XR views should you order for a childhood limp?
- AP Pelvis
- Frog leg views
ABX coverage of suspected septic arthritis is geared towards covering what organism?
Staph Aureus
Tx for transient/toxic synovitis is.. (3)
Tylenol + Advil + Rest
The MCC of INtoeing for children up to 1 year of age is…
Metatarsus adductus
Metarsal bones are adducted. MC left foot.
Also the MC congenital foot deformity in children < 1 year old.
Your 6 month old patient presents with a C shaped/kidney shaped foot. There is inward deviation of the forefoot to the hindfoot, but NO ankle involvement. You suspect this is…
Metatarsus adductus
Metatarsus adductus occurs due to…
Intrauterine molding and womb position
Dx of metatarsus adductus is via… and tx is …
- Clinical diagnosis
- Passive ROM to treat.
90% resolve by first year.
The only time you need to do corrective casting of metatarsus adductus before 8 months is…
(SEVERE) Unable to correct deformity to midline.
Mild and Mod are just stretching.
A baby presents on birth and prenatal US with the soles of their feet facing each other. Their foot appears to be internally rotated at their ankle. Smoking during pregnancy can increase the risk of this. The achilles tendon is also shortened. You suspect this baby has…
Clubfoot/Talipes Equinovarus