Paediatric Orthopaedics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the biomechanical differences between adult bone and child bone?
A
In Children:
Ligaments are stronger than epiphyseal growth plate
Young bone is more porous and tolerates more deformation
2
Q
What are the physiological differences between childrens bones and adults bones?
A
Remodelling, overgrowth, progressive deformity, speed of healing is much faster
3
Q
Define Normal Variation
A
Spectrum/patter of noral within 2 standard deviations from mean. Age is matches
4
Q
Define physiological development
A
Change in shape/angle/appearance with growth
5
Q
What should be done on clinical assessment?
A
Walking, standing, alignment from front, patella position, heals/arch/toes/leg length from behind, tip toe, staheli rotational profile
