CMN 574 Musculoskeletal Exam Questions And 100%
Correct Answers
Knee sprains are common in children? T or F -Answer False
Torticollis -Answer Chin rotates to the opposite side and head tilts toward the spasm.
SCM is either damaged or there is underlying
ntx is passive stretching, surgery may be indicated. Sit on hands and stretch
entire limb deficiencies are common. T or F -Answer False
they are rare!
At what age do the lower extremities prosthesis are usually fitted? How about upper
extremities? Answer 12 months lower; assist in balancing and walking
6 months for hands; they will be developed as the child grows
metatarsus adductus -Answer COMMON
Also known as pigeon toe
Inward turning of the forefoot
if foot can't be repositioned past midline; casting is needed.
Talipes equinovarus -Answer aka club foot
Idiopathic or neurogenic
, Always examine the spine for other anomalies.
tx: ponsetti technique, this is stretching of the tissue. then casting and night brace.
if resistant to casting surgery may be needed.
Developmental hip dysplasia - Answer femur and acetabulum is abnormal
subluxation=displaces with movement
dislocated hip: femoral head no contact with acetabulum.
developmental hip dysplasia is more common in which hip? - Answer LEFT HIP
when developmental hip dysplasia needs to be treated? - Answer Needs to be corrected
within a few weeks of birth.
what are the two tests used to test for hip dysplasia? - Answer barlow: trying to
dislocate hip by ABducting medial side of thigh at 90 degrees.
ortolani: ABDUCTING lift trochanter forward, does femoral head slip?
what imaging should be done for an infant <6 weeks for hip dysplasia? - Answer US
if older than 6 weeks do xray
what does the Trendelenburg sign signify? - Answer pelvis dips to unaffected side.
could mean hip abnormaities
what is the tx for developmental hip dysplasia? - Answer Pavlik harness can be used for
first months of life in a flex ABducted motion.
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