Pediatric Conditions Flashcards
Mild, mod, severe intoeing values
-5 to -10
-10 to -15
more than -15
femoral anteversion typical at birth:
30-45 degrees
femoral anteversion reduces to _____ by 8 years old
10-15 degrees
if you have excessive anteversion what position should you avoid?
w sitting
mild, mod, severe excessive hip IR
70-80
80-90
more than 90
what is thigh foot angle used to assess
WNL measurements
tibial torsion
20 to -20
(intoeing is neg degrees)
what is thigh transmalleolar axis used to assess?
tibial torsion
Matatarsus adductus vs clubfoot
NOT considered clubfoot if DF range is greater than neutral
flat feet are normal in children up to ____ years old
5
risk factors of brachial plexus injury
birth weight >8 lbs, breech position, use of forceps or vacuum
3 types of brachial plexus injury
erb’s palsy
klumpe’s palsy
C5-T1 global
type of brachial plexus injury:
adduction, extension, rotation of shoulder weak elbow flexion and supination (waiter’s tip)
erb’s (C5-6)
type of brachial plexus injury:
loss of thumb opposition and adduction, loss of abd, add of MCP joints
klumpke’s (C8-T1)
ischemic necrosis of the femoral head ossification center
usually between 4-8 yrs
may be related to nutrition/smoke exposure
legg calve perthes disease
abnormal growth and development of the hip frequent dislocations
DDH
