👶🏻 Pediatrics: orthopedics Flashcards
examiner abducts the hip while applying a distraction force on the femur to reduce the hip joint
ORTOLANI
for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
examiner adducts the hip while applying a posterior force on the knee to promote dislocation
BARLOW test
Thigh Foot Axis is a measure of
tibial torsion
Friedman Counter Strap
Typical Progression: Knee Alignment
- Newborn: Peak Varum
- 1-2 Years: Straight
- 2-4 Years: Peak Valgum
- 4-16 years: Approaching sex-specific norm
what is the name of this harness and what does it treat?
A. Friedman Counter Strap for increased thigh foot axis
B. Friedman Counter Strap for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
C. Pavlick Harness increased thigh foot axis
D. Pavlick Harness for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Pavlick Harness for developmental dysplasia of the hip
is avascular necrosis of the ossific nucleus of the femoral head - medial circumflex artery
Legg Calve Perthes Disease (LCPD)
Cobb Angle measures…
scoliosis
>10 deg is diagnostic
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progression is defined as a change of >___ deg on two consecutive exams
5°
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of <40 deg
Exercise and orthotic management
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of > 40 deg
surgical intervention to halt the progression
a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily
Osteogenesis imperfecta