paediatric orthopaedics Flashcards
1
Q
what are biomechanics differences in child bones ?
A
ligaments stronger than growth plate - easy to produce epiphyseal separation
young bones more porous - tolerates more deformity
2
Q
what are some normal development conditions ?
A
femoral anteversion
bow legs
flat feet
3
Q
what are some self-correcting or non-concerning pathology ?
A
persistent femoral anteversion
metatarsus adductus
posterior tibial bowing
curly toes
4
Q
what is the 5 S David jones system ?
A
symmetrical yes symptomatic no systemic illness no skeletal dysplasia no stiffness no
5
Q
what needs to be established with intoing ?
A
joint causing the rotation
6
Q
what things require further review ?
A
not age appropriate
asymmetry
rigid flat foot
bow legs - blounts, rickets
7
Q
what things require treatment ?
A
metatarsus adductus
tibial torsion - externally mostly
persistent femoral anteversion
curly toes
