MS Flashcards
in children what is stronger than bones
tendons and ligaments
MS tests
CBC, c-reactive protein, ESR, CBC differential, fluid aspiration, bone biopsy etc.
6 P’s of compartment syndrome
Pain, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, pressure, parestheisia
talipus aquinas
club foot
club foot info
Serial casting for approximately 12 weeks Change every 1-2 weeks Surgery may be required Cast care Postsurgical care Emotional support
Inherited progressive disorder of muscle fiber degeneration and muscle wasting
muscular dystrophy
autoimmune. Affects 1 or more joints.
rheumatoid arthritis
osteomylitis
bone infection
pathogens in osteomylitis
S. Aureus, E. Coli, Mening
osteomylitis info
More common in boys between 1 and 12 years
Pain, tenderness, joint swelling, fever, redness
Usually mistaken for sports injury
Follows and upper respiratory infection or trauma
Bone aspiration including antibiotics therapy for weeks
Maintain nutrition, good hygiene
excessive concave/humpback thoracic level
kyphosis
excessive concave swayback
lordosis
Self-limiting avascular necrosis of the femoral head
More boys than girls between 2 and 12 years
Legg-Calve-Purthes disease
osteogenesis imperfecta
brittle bone disease
femoral head is displaced from femoral neck
slipped capital femoral epiphysis