Orthopaedics (Unit 3: Orthopaedic Conditions in Childhood) Flashcards
By what age does the average child sit independently?
9 months
By what age does the avergae child stand?
1 year
By what age does the average child normally walk?
20 months
What is the normal gap between the feet when a child stands to attention?
4cm
By what age should children with genu valgum & varus have developed normal allignment?
7 years
When is in-toeing exaggerated?
When children run
What are the 3 causes of in-toeing?
Femoral neck angle variation
Tibial torsion
Abnormal forefeet
Clinically how can children with an anteverted femoral head move their femur?
Can internally rotate their femur alot and externally rotate only a little
By what age should femoral neck angle variation correct itself by?
10 years
What is the treatment for tibial torsion?
It is normal variation and should be ignored
By what age should surgery on abnormal forefeet definitely not be considered before?
7 years
What are the 2 kinds of flat foot?
Rigid & mobile
What type are the majority of flat feet?
Mobile
What is a rigid flat foot?
Rare at any age
Underlying bony abnormality
Occasionally a sign of a serious disease such as RA
When might it be appropriate to operate on curly toes?
If causing severe discomfort in shoes
What is Osgood Schlatter’s disease?
Inflammation of the attachment of the patellar tendon to the growing tibial ephiphysis caused by excess traction by the quadriceps
Who is Osgood Schlatter’s more common in?
Very active children who are often involved in organised sport
What are the symptoms of Osgood Schlatter’s?
Tenderness & discomfort which is worse after exercise (episodic)
When do symptoms of Osgood Schlatter’s cease?
Middle adolescence when the epiphysis fuses
What is chondromalacia patellae?
When an area of patella cartillage is eroded (causes adolescent knee pain)
What might predispose a child to CDH?
Female
Familial & racial tendency
When are children screened for CDH?
Birth, 3, 6, & 12 months
What technique is used to diagnose CDH?
Barlow’s (dislocate) & Ortolani’s (relocate) manouevre
If missed in screening how might CDH present?
Shortening of the limb
Asymmetrical skin creases
Limited abduction
Limp
If a “click” is found on B & O what is the next step?
Re-examined in a specialist clinic at 3 months old (radiograph)
If a “clunk” is found on B & O what is the next step?
Should be treated from birth
Splintage required
What is the management of CDH if it is discovered late but not walking?
Period of gentle traction followed by open or closed manipulation then splintage for 3 months
What is the management of CDH if discovered late and walking has commenced?
Major surgery required to deepen undeveloped acetabulum and re-angulate femoral neck
Results are at best moderate and secondary arthritis is likely
What is talipes equino varus?
Deformity of the foot which makes it look like a golf club
What are the 2 forms of talipes equino varus?
Postural (mild)
Fixed