wk 4- LLI Flashcards
1
Q
4 Types of LLI in paeds
A
- structural
2.functional - environmental
- combined
2
Q
LLI less than what is clinically insignificant
A
2cm
3
Q
treatment for 0-2cm difference
A
mechanical devices:
internal/external lift
4
Q
treatment for 3-5cm difference
A
surgery
1. osteotomy
2. epiphysidesis
5
Q
treatment for 6-10cm difference
A
surgery
1. lengthening shorter limb
6
Q
treatment for 10-15cm difference
A
surgery
1. lengthening shorter and shortening longer limb
7
Q
treatment for 20cm difference
A
- prosthesis
8
Q
measuring/ clinical testing for LLD
A
galeazzi’s- knee height diff
Foot Thigh Angle- prone bent knee
RCSP- planovalgus occurs to make leg shorter and cavus to make longer
tape ASIS- malleolars
radiographic
block testing
9
Q
if the left foot is planovalgus and right planocavus which leg is longer
A
left, flat foot to make leg shorter
