Paediatric Ortho - the big three Flashcards
1
Q
hip problems in babies is usually
A
developmental dysplasia of the hip
2
Q
hip problems in children (3-8 ish) is usually
A
legg-calve- perthes disease
3
Q
hip problems in older children (especially overweight young boys is usually)
A
SUFE
slipped upper femoral epiphysis
4
Q
differentials for stiff hip joint/ reduced range of motion/ limp
A
transient synovitis
infection
SCFE
perthes
DDH
5
Q
physiological bow legs and knock knees
A
plat du jour
6
Q
how do you treat SUFE?
A
percutaneous screw fixation
7
Q
when is SUFE most common?
A
obese boys