Pediatrics Flashcards
Teratologic hip
FIxed dislocation of the hip
Associated with neuromuscular disorders
DDH
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Barlow test
A hip that is reduced but is dislocatable
Ortalani’s Test
A hip that is dislocated but is reducable
When us US effective imaging in a child?
Under 6 months and up to a year
When is closed reduction done on DDH?
Up to 24 months of age
Legg-Calve-Perthes Dz
Sequence of femoral head fragmentation and repair.
Males 4:1, 4-8 yo
Circulation is less developed
Legg-Calve-Perthes Dz S/S
Prolonged limp or waddling gait w/ pain in thigh, groin or knee.
Most have short stature
Legg-Calve-Perthes Dz risks
Most develop arthritis
Actually fxn well despite poor radiographs
Slipped capital femoral epithysis (SCFE)
Epiphysis is posteriorly displaced on the femoral neck.
Can lead to avascular necrosis, arthritis
SCFE S/S
Abrupt onset groin pain Medial thigh and knee pain 3 wks marks transition from acute to chronic External rotation of leg Klein's line
Almost all clavicle fx’s are treated how?
Non-operatively