Ortho

Question 1

A patient presents with varus of the calcaneus, varus of the midfoot and adduction of the forefoot. Treat with..

Answer 1

stretching, manipulating, casting of clubfoot

Question 2

How do you decide if metatarsus adductus needs treatment?

Answer 2

if able to over-correct, just watch. If flexible and corrects with passive motion, stretching. If stiff, needs casting

Question 3

What is internal tibial torsion and what is the the management?

Answer 3

most common cause of in-toeing. observation only

Question 4

What is out-toeing and how is it managed?

Answer 4

calcaneovulgus foot, observe only

Question 5

What is the management for bowed legs (genu varum)?

Answer 5

should go away by 2 years of age

Question 6

What is blount’s disease and how is it managed?

Answer 6

angulation just below knees - bowed legs after 2 years age (angulaton below knee) = frequent in AA boys who are early walkers. brace or surgical osteotomy

Question 7

What is knock knees and how do you treat?

Answer 7

angulation of knees towards midline - treat only if persists after age 10

Question 8

What is osgood schlatter disease?

Answer 8

inflammation of tibial tuberosity in kids that jump a lot

Question 9

A young boy presents with pain in the left knee for 2 months and a limp - internal rotation and abduction of the hip are limited. This is..

Answer 9

legg calve perthes disease

Question 10

the most common organism of osteomyelitis in children is..

Answer 10

staph aureus

Question 11

A patient presents with blue sclera, osteopenia, recurrent fractures and hearing loss. this is..

Answer 11

OI