paediatric orthopaedics principles Flashcards
1
Q
what is an antalgic gait ?
A
stance phase on affected side is shortened
corresponding increase in stance on unaffected side
2
Q
what causes antalgic gait ?
A
splinter in foot
OA
tendinitis
3
Q
what causes trelendenberg gait ?
A
painful hip
hip abductor weakness
leg-length discrepancy
abnormal hip joint
4
Q
what are common compensations of functional leg-length discrepancy ?
A
circumduction
hip hiking
steppage
vaulting
5
Q
what causes increased walking base ?
A
abducted hip
valgus knee
cerebellar ataxia
proprioception deficits
6
Q
what causes inadequate dorsiflexion control ?
A
weak tibialis anterior
spastic plantarfelxions
7
Q
what causes excessive knee extension ?
A
quad weakness
quad spasticity
knee flexor weakness
