Ortho/Rheum Flashcards
What is the onset of symtpoms for AVN of proximal femur
insidious onset of a dull ache or throbbing localized to groin, lateral hip or buttocks
What is AVN of the hip called for children
Legg-Calve Perthes disease
what ages is legg-calve perthes disease common in
ages 2-11
peak incidence of 4-8yo
how is AVN of the proximal femur diagnosed
MRI is study of choice
How is AVN of the proximal femur treated
may be conservative or may eventually need joint replacement
what is it called when the socket or acetabulum and the femoral head are misaligned
congenital or developmental hip dysplasia
what is the presentation of children with congenital hip dysplasia
legs of unequal lengths
asymmetric skin folds around groin
may develop limp/waddling gait when they start walking
when should children be screened for hip dysplasia
every well-child visit until 2 years old
what are the hip examining techniques
Barlow
Ortolani
US for assessment
what is the Barlow test
hip adduction causes dislocation
What is the Ortolani test
hip flexion and abduction with anterior pressure causes reduction of hip dislocation (CLICK auscultated)
what is the treament for congenital hip dysplasia
Heather and Melissa you are going to hate this one… think ortho minded…
< 6 months: Pavlik harness
6-15months: hip spica cast
15-24months: open reduction followed by hip spica cast
What are the three types of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Polyarticular JIA
- Systemic JIA
what is oligoarticular JIA
most common form typically affecting young girls
involvement of <4 joints during first 6 months of the disease
what is Polyarticular JIA
2nd most common. affects >5 joints at onset
dividied into RF negative and RF positive
what is systemic JIA
least common
involves fever and systemic manifestations
when should JIA be suspected in children
children with symptoms of arthritis, signs of iridocylitis, generalized adenopathy, splenomegaly or unexplained rash/prolonged fever
what is the treatment for Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis
NSAIDs, INtra-articular corticosteroids, disases modifying meds - Methotrexate.
what age group is Osteosarcoma typically seen in
Kids 10-14yo
what is the presentation of osteosarcoma
progressively worsening night pain, bone pain/joint swelling - may look similar to growing pains and can easily be missed
what is seen on XR with osteosarcomas
sun ray/burst or hair on end appearacne
what is the most common sit of metastasis for osteosarcoma
Lungs