Paeds

Question 1

Toddler walking (6)

Answer 1

• wide base of support
• excessive hip and knee flexion
• anterior tilt of pelvis
• ankle joint pronation - foot flat
• toe curling
• upper limb abduction and elbow flexion

Question 2

Tibial torsion (2)

Answer 2

• a pattern of gradually increasing external rotation with age
• mean adult transmalleolar axis is 10 degrees

Question 3

Adult valgum (1)

Answer 3

Mean is 7degrees

Question 4

Normal developmental milestones (5)

Answer 4

Independent standing
-9.5 months (6-12months) 
Cruising
Independent walking 
-13 months (10-22months)