Notes in 07_Normal and Abnormal Variants

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Published	02/10/2024	Conditions that fall under {{c2::Manufacturing}} Defects ‒ Paediatric Orthopaedics{{c1::Spina Bifida}}{{c1::Proximal femoral focal deficiency}}{{c1::T…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) Syndrome}} is a congenital disorder that presents with absence of {{c2::forearm}} bones.
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c1::TAR Syndrome}} {{c2::Low levels of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)}} {{c2::Absence (aplasia) of the radius and ulna}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Thalidomide}} is a drug that was used for treating sickness in pregnant women which caused limb deformities
Published	02/10/2024	Conditions that fall under {{c1::Packaging ‘’in-utero’’}} Defects ‒ Paediatric Orthopaedics{{c2::Metatarsus Adductus}}{{c2::Infantile postural scolios…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Metatarsus adductus}} refers to a condition where the metatarsal bones are turned toward the middle of the body
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Infantile postural scoliosis}} is an idiopathic condition that affects children before the age of 3 and is characterized by the presence of an a…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Plagiocephaly}} is flattening of the head
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Congenital Torticolis}} means that a baby is born with an odd position of the neck because of a tight, short {{c2::sternocleidomastoid}} muscle.
Published	02/10/2024	Condition that falls under Manufacturing or Packaging Defects ‒ Paediatric Orthopaedics{{c1::Talipes Equino-varus}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Clubfoot}}, also known as {{c1::talipes equinovarus (TEV)}}, is a common foot abnormality, in which the foot points downward and inward
Published	02/10/2024	Normal MSK Variants that cause concern and unnecessary referrals ‒ Paediatric Ortho (5){{c1::In toed gait ‘’In Toeing’’}}{{c1::Bow legs (Genu varum)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Location of In ToeingNewborn — {{c1::Foot}} Infant — {{c1::Tibia}} School age — {{c1::Femur}}
Published	02/10/2024	When is In Toeing irreversible?In {{c1::neuromuscular disease e.g. cerebral palsy}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Bow legs (or genu varum)}} is when the legs curve outward at the knees while the feet and ankles touch. Normally it is mostly physiological and …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Flat feet}} are when a child stands and the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is not evident.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Curly toes}} are toes that are curled inwards, usually 3rd or 4th toe, due to tightness in flexor tendons.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::12}} months is the mean age of walking
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Metatarsus Adductus 90% of cases resolve by {{c1::1y}} {{c1::Reassurance}} & {{c1::Stretching}} If stiff — a {{c1::cast}} may be req…
Published	02/10/2024	Angular Lower Limb Deformity Orthopaedics Referral CriteriaIf {{c1::varus}} persists {{c2::>18}} months of age
Published	02/10/2024	Angular Lower Limb Deformity Orthopaedics Referral CriteriaIf {{c1::valgus}} is present {{c2::≤18}} months or persists {{c2::>7}} years of age
Published	02/10/2024	Angular Lower Limb Deformity Orthopaedics Referral CriteriaIf either {{c1::varus}} or {{c1::valgus}} is {{c2::asymmetric}}
Published	02/10/2024	If curly toes have a functional problem then consider:{{c1::Flexor tenotomy}} if patient is {{c2::>6}} years
Published	02/10/2024	Late Walkers Orthopaedics Referral CriteriaChild that has not walked at age of {{c1::18}} months
Published	02/10/2024	The 5 S’s of Referral to Paediatric Orthropaedics {{c1::Symptoms Pain Problems}} {{c1::Symmetry Asymmetry suggests a pathological rather than phys…
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