Ortho and Rheumatic Diseases Flashcards
toeing in
Metatarsus Varus
Tibial Torsion
Femoral Anteversion
out toeing
Less common, lateral rotation of hips
common congenital foot deformity, inward deviation of the forefoot
metatarsus varus/adductus
check for this when you have metatarsus varus/adductus
hip dysplasia
most common cause of toeing in <2 years
tibial torsion
internal rotation of leg between knee and ankle
tibial torsion
toeing in beyond 2-3 years old, mostly girls
femoral anteversion
“w” sitters, internal rotation of the hip is greater than external rotation
femoral anteversion
club foot; hypoplastic tarsal bones (esp talus) and hypoplastic muscles
talipes equinovarus
Diagnosis requires: plantar flexion of foot at the ankle joint (equinus)
Inversion deformity or heel (varus)
Medial deviation of the forefoot (varus)
talipes equinovarus
3 categories of talipes equinovarus
congenital (MOST COMMON), teratogenic, positional
treat talipes equinovarus
manipulation of foot, stretching tissues, splinting . Some require surgical tendon release
bowleg
genu varum
genu valgum
knock kneed
when do you worry about genu varum or valgum?
persistant beyond 2 years or 8 years- refer
bowing of only 1 leg or asymmetric knocknee
worsening
unilateral bowleg resulting in a progressive deformity. males, overweight, AA
Blount’s
Anterior knee pain that is worse with activity, stairs, prolonged sitting. F more than M, athletes, strength imbalance
patellofemoral pain syndrome
treat patellofemoral pain syndrome
complex, RICE, PT eval
knee problem unique to kids (11-15 year old). young athletes, mostly males, due to fast growth and open growth plates
osgood schlatter disease
knee pain during and after activity. Fragmentation and microfractures of the tibial tuberosity can occur
osgood schlatter disease
kid points directly to the tibial tuberosity when you ask where it hurts. Has tight quads. No pain at rest
osgood schlatter
treat osgood schlatter
Rest + activity . NSAIDs, ice, stretching quads and hamstrings
Abnormal relationship between acetabulum and proximal femur
hip dysplasia
this is dislocateable or subluxable. becomes worse with growth is not corrected
hip dysplasia (congenital)
common in first born females who were breech presentation
developmental hip dysplasia
PE hip dysplasia
Ortolani and Barlow
Asymmetric Skin Creases +/-
Galeazzi
check for asymmetric hip abduction
treatment hip dysplasia
hip held in flexion and abduction. Use a Pavlik harness in first 4-6 months. After 6 months, surgery and splinting
The most common cause of limping and pain in the hip in children in US
transient synovitis of the hip
acute inflammatory reaction usually in 3-8 year olds, often follows URI. Not associated with elevated ESR, WBC, or temp elevation
transient synovitis of the hip
treat transient synovitis of the hip
rest, anti-inflammatory, traction and slight flexion of hip
PE shows limitation of internal hip rotation and pain in the groin and hip area
transient synovitis of the hip
complication of transient synovitis of the hip
AVN, Perthe’s
most common organism septic arthritis
staph aureus
Fever, irritability, refusal to walk, hip held in flexion and external rotation
Labs show elevated ESR, WBC
septic arthritis of the hip
treat septic arthritis of the hip
Aspirate (if pus- send to surgery for irrigation)
May use abx alone in first 24 hours (send to surgery if no improvement)
Idiopathic Avascular Necrosis of Proximal Femoral Head
Legg-Calve-Perthes
6 year old boy comes in pain and limp, no fever, worse with activity. Decreases internal rotation and abduction
Perthe’s
treat Perthe’s
protect joint, dont splint. Course is for replacement of epiphysis as living bone replaces necrotic bone (creeping substitution)
ortho emergency. Displacement of proximal femoral epiphysis due to disruption of growth plate. Male adolescents
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Vague symptoms over time of pain and limp. Pain in hip, MEDIAL KNEE, and anterior thigh
SCFE