MSK CCP 4? Flashcards
important componenets of Hx for limping child
age
pain or weakness
trauma
PE for limping child
gait- barefoot
inspection- abdomen, pelvis, back and extremities
palpation ROM
Neurovascular- strength, sensation, DTRs
at what age should a child walk without support
12-15 mo
at what age should a chile have reciprocal arm swing with gain
2 yeras
the neuro growth coordination balance of a child has to do with what process
myelinization in cephalocaudal pattern
when do children gain the adult gait pattern
8-10 yrs old
what is the stance phase
weight bearing phase of walking
heel strike to toe off
what is the swing phase of walking
toe off to heel strike
rotation and tiliting of pelvis and stability lumbar spine and abomen
what are the 5 key maneuvers in gait assessment
cadence stride length velocity single limb support time support base width
what can cause antalgic gait
pain, less time in stance phase
what can cause trendelenburg limp
stance phase body sway away from weak hip abductor and swing phase will droop off weak side
what can cause waddling gate
b/l hip involvement or neuro
what can cause stiff leg gait
knee extension and circumduction with pelvic elevation on affected side
causes of toe walking gait
habitual or due to muscle contractures, spasticity or puncture wound on heel
causes of steppage gait
difficulties with dorsiflexion
peroneal neuropathies
causes of stooped gait
abdominal pathology
generalized muscle weakness gait
muscular dystrophy or metabolic
0-4 yr old child limping what could be development or trauma cause
hip dysplasia
fracture, wound, sprain, contusion
0-4 yr old limping child
infecitous causes
osteomyelitis
septic arthritis
transient/toxic synovitis
discitis
4-10 yr old limping child infectious causes
transiet toxic synovitis
septic arthritis
osteomyelitis
inflammatory cause of limping 4-1o year old
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
osteochondroses cause of limping child 4-10 years old
legg calve perthes disease
what neoplasm could cause limping in 4-10 year old
leukemia
what trauma on ddx for limping child 10-18 yr old
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
fracture
sprain
contusion