Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders Flashcards
s/s of compartment syndrome
pain, pulselessness, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
tx of compartment syndrome
cast removal, ice, steroids, fasciotomy
traction considerations
let weights hang freely, neurovascular assessments, pin sites for infection
s/s of osteogenesis imperfecta
blue sclera, hearing loss, frequent bone breakage
interventions for osteo imperfecta
get help for cares, no weight bearing, PT/OT
pamidronate
bisphosphonate, increased bone density, prevents fractures
complications of osteo imperfecta
contractures, muscle weakness, malalignment
s/s of Legg-Calve-Perthes
limp, hip pain, limited ROM, one leg shorter than other
interventions for Legg-Calve-Perthes
NSAIDs, rest & bracing if under 6, surgery if over 6, non weight bearing activities
scoliosis screening
10-12 for girls, 13-14 for boys
tx for scoliosis under 20 degrees
none
tx for scoliosis 20-39 degrees
flexible bracing - pt must be compliant
tx for scoliosis over 40 degrees
surgery, infection risk
s/s of JIA
joint inflammation and pain, stiffness/soreness worst in morning, fever, rash, eye inflammation in exacerbations
labs for JIA
ANA titer, rheumatoid factor, ESR, WBC