Paediatric Ortho Conditions

Question 1

What is talipes?

Answer 1

Also known as clubfoot

Inverted foot and downwards

Question 2

What causes talipes?

Answer 2

Tightness in the muscles around the ankle and the position the baby was in whilst in the womb

Question 3

How can talipes be treated?

Answer 3

Exercises
Making sure baby’s clothing isn’t too tight
Massaging the foot and ankle

Question 4

What is torticollis?

Answer 4

Also called wry neck

Twisted and tilted neck

Question 5

What is torticollis caused by?

Answer 5

Damage to neck muscles or blood supply
Can be congenital or acquired
Head may be in the wrong position in the womb

Question 6

Types of torticollis

Answer 6

Fixed: problem with none of muscular structure
Temporary: disappears after one or 2 days due to swollen lymph nodes, ear infection, cold or an injury to the head