orthopaedics - general paediatric Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of orthotics in genu valgum management
A
no role it doesn’t work
2
Q
what is genu varum
A
bow legs - knees splay out
3
Q
what is genu valgum
A
knock knees - knees are together, feet splay out
4
Q
how do you measure severity of genu varum
A
measure intercondylar distance
5
Q
genu varum in children - criteria for referral to orthopaedics (3)
A
intercondylar separation >6cm
no improvement past 3 years
asymmetrical
6
Q
what age is genu varum normal
A
most children have bow-legging at around 3 years of age
7
Q
how do you measure severity of genu valgum
A
measure intermalleolar distance
8
Q
normal physiological pattern of genu valgum
A
normal between 2-8 years of age
peaks between 3-4 years of age
9
Q
genu valgum - criteria for ortho referral in children
A
intermalleolar distance > 8cm
