Notes in Week 15 - Pediatric Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders

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Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Talipes equinovarus}} is also known as "clubfoot"
Published	11/13/2024	Talipes equinovarus is characterized by hindfoot {{c1::equinus}} and {{c1::varus}} as well as forefoot {{c2::adduction}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Metatarsas adductus}} is characterized by a {{c2::convexity}} in the lateral foot due to in utero positioning
Published	11/13/2024	Treatment for metatarus adductus is {{c1::supportive}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Polydactylyl}} is a disorder characterized by having extra digits in the foot
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Syndactylyl}} is a disorder characterized by a fusion of digits in the foot
Published	11/13/2024	What is the most common foot disorder in infants?{{c1::Metatarsas adductus}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Metatarsus adductus}} is the most common cause of in-toeing in infants
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Internal tibial torsion}} is the most common cause of in-toeing in toddlers
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Femoral anteversion}} is the most common cause of in-toeing in children (>2 years)
Published	11/13/2024	Internal tibial torsion can be assessed by measuring the {{c1::thigh-foot angle}}
Published	11/13/2024	Patients with femoral anteversion often sit in a {{c1::W-position}} with "{{c1::kissing kneecaps}}"
Published	11/13/2024	Treatment for internal tibial torsion and femoral anteversion is {{c1::reassurance}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::External tibial torsion}} is the most common cause of out-toeing
Published	11/13/2024	Genu {{c2::varum}} can be seen in {{c1::infants and toddlers::demographic}}
Published	11/13/2024	Genu {{c1::valgum}} can be seen in {{c2::4-year olds::demographic}}
Published	11/13/2024	Diagnosis of genu valgum is made by measuring the distance between the {{c1::medial malleoli}}
Published	11/13/2024	Diagnosis of genu varum is made by measuring the distance between the {{c1::medial femoral condyles}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Tibia vara}} is a disorder characterized by an abnormal growth on the medial aspect of the proximal tibial epiphysis
Published	11/13/2024	Tibia vara commonly occurs during {{c1::infancy}}
Published	11/13/2024	Infantile tibia vara is considered pain{{c1::less}}
Published	11/13/2024	Adolescent tibia vara is considered pain{{c1::ful}}
Published	11/13/2024	Treatment for tibia vara:< 3 years old: {{c1::Orthotics}}> 4 years old: {{c1::Surgery}}
Published	11/13/2024	Treatment for Baker's cyst is {{c1::supportive}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Osteochondritis dissecans}} occurs when a portion of a bone, adjacent to the articular cartilage, separates due {{c2::ischemia}}
Published	11/13/2024	Treatment for osteochondritis dissecans:Intact articular cartilage: {{c1::Revascularization + rest}}Damaged articular cartilage: {{c1::…
Published	11/13/2024	What imaging modality may be used to diagnose osteochondritis dissecans?{{c1::MRI}}
Published	11/13/2024	Osteochondritis dissecans commonly affects the {{c1::knee}}
Published	11/13/2024	What imaging modality may be used to diagnose tibia vara?{{c1::X-ray}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Galeazzi}} maneuver is used to examine knee height symmetry
Published	11/13/2024	In scoliosis, a Cobb angle {{c1::>50°}} or a presentation of {{c1::pain}} is indicative for surgery
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Scheuermann kyphosis}} is characterized by a rigid spinal curvature that does not correct with changes in position
Published	11/13/2024	Torticollis is due to abnormal contraction of the {{c1::SCM}}
Published	11/13/2024	Spondylolysis and spondylolithesis are commonly associated with repetitive {{c1::back extension}}
Published	11/13/2024	X-ray imaging of the lumbar spine in a patient with spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis will show {{c1::Scotty dog sign}}
Published	11/13/2024	{{c1::Diskitis}} is an intervertebral disk space infection, usually caused by {{c2::Staphyloccocus aureus}}
Published	11/13/2024	A child with diskitis will refuse to {{c1::flex}} their lumbar spine
Published	11/13/2024	What imaging modality may be used to diagnose diskitis?{{c1::MRI}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid DiagnosisNewborn present with hindfoot equinus and forefoot adduction{{c1::Talipes equinovarus}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid DiagnosisNewborn with convexity of the lateral foot{{c1::Metatarsus adductus}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis9 year old female athlete with heel pain during activity{{c1::Calcaneal apophysitis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid DiagnosisToddler with in-toeing{{c1::Internal tibial torsion}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 5 year old female with in-toeing and often sits in a "W" position{{c1::Femoral anteversion}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis Child with out-toeing that worsens as they age{{c1::External tibial torsion}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis3 year old with "knock knees"{{c1::Genu valgum}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 20 month old with "bow-legs"{{c1::Genu varum}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 2 year old with "bow-legs"{{c1::Tibia vara}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis Child with acute knee pain and swelling{{c1::Osteochondritis dissecans}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 13 year old basketball player with knee pain during and after activity{{c1::Osgood-Schlatter disease}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 6 year old with a recent URI presents with acute onset of knee pain and painful limp{{c1::Transient synovitis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 7 year old with atraumatic painless limp{{c1::Legg-Calve-Perthes disease}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis Obese teenager with acute onset of limp and hip pain{{c1::Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 12 year old with right thoracic curve{{c1::Idiopathic scoliosis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis 10 year old with mid-thoracic humped back and pain{{c1::Scheuermann kyphosis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid DiagnosisNewborn with headtilt{{c1::Torticollis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis Teenage gymnast with 2 week lower back pain{{c1::Spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis}}
Published	11/13/2024	Rapid Diagnosis Toddler with pronated hand, refusing to move hand or elbow{{c1::Radial head subluxation}}
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