Orthopedic Flashcards
What are the torsional conditions covered in this course?
In and Out toeing
Hip rotation
Tibial Torsion
Foot alignment
What are the angular conditions covered in this course?
Knee conditions- geny
Foot conditions- Equino-calcaneal
What is the general definition of in and out toeing?
Rotation variations within 2 standard deviations of normal alignment and range of motion
Torsional deformaties fall outside the range
What is foot progression angle?
Angle between longitudinal axis of foot and line of gait
Negative for in toeing positive for out toeing
Variable in infancy
What is the normal range for foot progression angle?
-3 to +20 in childhood
What is hip IR and ER up to age 2?
What is hip IR and ER over age 2?
120 degrees up to age
95-110 over age 2
What is version of the femur?
Angular difference between transverse axis of condyles and femoral neck
What value is given for internal tibial torsion?
Negative value
What value is given for external tibial torsion?
Positive value
What type of tibial torsion is normal in infants?
Internal tibial torsion
When would you expect to see External tibial torsion (ETT)?
First 6 months after walking
What is normal tibial torsion at birth?
-15 (range -30 to -10)
What is normal tibial torsion at age 3?
+5 (range -10 to +20)
What is normal tibial torsion mid childhood to skeletal maturity?
+10 (range -5 to +20)
How is mild, moderate, and severe metatarsus adductus treated?
Mild- Resolve on its own
Mod- Stretching corrective shoes
Severe- Manipulation, serial casting and corrective shoes