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complicated fx, multisegmentary, significant soft tissue injury
Comminuted Fracture
2 types
Butterfly and Segmental
Comminuted Fracture
fracture with a break in the skin
Compound Fracture
Low energy, less than 1 cm, transverse or oblique
Compound Fracture
Grade I
More than 1 cm, more energy, minimal to moderate crushing
Compound Fracture
Grade II
More than 10cm, much soft tissue damage, very high energy
Compound Fracture
Grade III
spine becomes broken due to trauma or vertebrae weakened due to disease
Compression Fracture
most common in postmenopausal women and in the lower back
Compression Fracture
Pain in the back, may radiate up the neck, abdominal pain or thigh pain, numbness, tingling and weakness, incontinence and fever
Compression Fracture
fracture that involves epiphyseal plate
Salter-Harris Fracture
Epiphyseal slip, no fracture, involves growth plate, growth not disturbed
Salter-Harris Fracture
Type I
fx through epiphyseal plate w/ proximal fragment, most common
Salter-Harris Fracture
Type II
fx through epiphysis extending into epiphyseal plate
Salter-Harris Fracture
Type III
fx through both epiphysis and shaft crossing the epiphyseal plate
Salter- Harris Fracture
Type IV
crush injury causing obliteration of growth plate
Salter- Harris Fracture
Type V
fx in young, soft bone which bends and partially breaks
Green Stick Fracture
bone fracture with skin intact
Simple (closed) Fracture
fx where bone gets twisted apart
Spiral Fracture
highly unstable fx, complications of mal-union or non-union, looks like a corkscrew on the x-ray
Spiral Fracture
most common happens due to child abuse, falling down stairs or sports injuries
Spiral Fracture
Incomplete fracture in kids, affects both sides of the bone
Torus/Buckle Fracture
occurs when a bone breaks after being subjected to repeated tensile or compressive stress
Stress Fracture
risk factors:
hx of prior stress
low level of physical fitness
increased volume/intensity of physical activity
diet poor in Ca
Stress Fracture
tenderness of affected bone, increased activity = increased pain, pain eventually in decreased levels of activity or rest
Stress Fracture
hematogenous spread, trauma, overuse, arthritic conditions
Bursitis
pain, stiffness, possible fever, erythema, edema, inflamed bursal region
Bursitis
luxation or subluxation most commonly in shoulders, fingers, knees, wrists and elbows
Dislocations
Risk Factors:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Dislocations
direct trauma, advanced age, eccentric loading, steroid injection into tendon
Tendon Tears
most common in quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, achilles tendon, flexor tendons
Tendon Tears
a snap or pop you hear or feel
Tendon Tears
severe pain, rapid bruising, marked weakness, inability to use the affected limb, inability to bear weight, deformity of the area
Tendon Tears
minimal pain and demonstrates no detectable joint instability
Ligament Tears
First Degree Sprain
severe pain, demonstrated minimal joint instability
Ligament Tears
Second Degree Sprain
severe pain during course of injury and little pain afterward, joint completely unstable
Ligament Tears
Third Degree Sprain
Painful joints on movement, pain to touch, swelling and discoloration
Ligament Tears
caused by overuse, improper technique, repetitive motion
Tendonitis
pain with activity, slight weakness, no atrophy, pain is chronic and bothersome but not disabling, pain not associated with edema
Tendonitis
caused by bacterial inoculation that is direct, nearby or hematogenous spread, Staph is most common
Septic Bursitis
caused by inoculation or contiguous spread around a joint
Superficial Septic Bursitis
bursa becomes infected by hematogenous or septic spread from adjacent sites
Deep Septic Bursitis
pain, edema, warmth, tenderness of joint, fever, common sites include prepatellar and infrpatellar
Septic Bursitis
most common of the cystic condition, ages 5-15, more common in boys
Benign Solid Bone Cyst
proximal in 50% of cases, upper femur in 25% of cases
Benign Solid Bone Cyst
asymptomatic until fracture
active= attached to plate
inactive= separated from plate
Benign Solid Bone Cyst
myleogenous tumor
Ewing Sarcoma
most common in pelvis, ages 5-25, more common in males, from chromosome abnormality
Ewing Sarcoma
central lytic tumor, onion skin, hair on end appearance, commonly misdiagnosed as osteomyelitis
Ewing Sarcoma
small developmental fibromas seen almost exclusively in the metaphyseal areas of the lower extremities of growing child
Fibrous Cortical Defet
(Non-ossifying fibroma)
can be multiple, if excessive stress placed symptomatic
Fibrous Cortical Defet
(Non-ossifying fibroma)
most common benign tumor of bone
Fibrous Cortical Defet
(Non-ossifying fibroma)
benign tumor of adipose tissue
Lipoma
golf ball under the skin
Lipoma
most common primary tumor of bone
Multiple Myeloma
causes bony destruction, most common on trunk, hip and shoulder area, hypercalcemia, renal damage, diffuse punched out lytic areas at multiple bony sites
Multiple Myeloma
most common benign osteoid forming tumor
Osteoid Osteoma
most common on upper portion of femur, dull aching pain, fusiform bulge seen on x-ray
Osteoid Osteoma
metaphyseal areas of long bones, most commonly found on distal femur, 50% seen near the knee, symptoms of pain before tumor mass is noticeable, dilated veins in overlying skin
Osteosarcoma
radiology shows Codman's reactive triangle, Sunburst pattern
Osteosarcoma
most commonly seen in hamstring, quadriceps and gastrocnemius
Strains
pain with muscle stretching, localized tenderness, muscles crossing two joints should be examined over both
Strains
severe pain, balling up, ecchymosis and swelling
Grade III Strain
most commonly lateral with inversion
Sprain
stretching with no detectable instability
Grade I Sprain
greater stretching resulting in detectable instability but no tear or partial tear
Grade II Sprain
complete disruption of the ligament
Grade III Sprain
most common from hematogenous spread and most commonly seen in the knee
Septic Arthritis
edema, pain, limitation of motion of joint, acute, monoarticular, warm
Septic Arthritis
caused by reduction of blood flow through the arteries, appears gradually, cold and numb, red to brown to black and shriveled
Dry Gangrene
complication of an untreated wound, swollen and decays, foul smelling, oozing, black, extremely painful, fever
Wet Gangrene
cause by Clostridia, when pressed gas produces crackling sensation
Gas Gangrene
acute or chronic inflammatory process of the bone and its structures secondary to infection with pyogenic organisms
Osteomyelitis
commonly in long bones of kids, signs and symptoms of acute inflammation, localized pain, decreased activity, malaise
Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis
caused by failure of treatment or no treatment, sequestrum builds up, dx is easier if drainage is present
Chronic Osteomyelitis
seen in riflemen, skeet shooters, baseball and tennis
AC Joint Separation
direct blow to tip of shoulder causes pain, varying decrease in motion
AC Joint Separation
mild blow causing partial tear of AC joint
AC Joint Separation
Grade I
AC ligament completely torn but CC ligament remains intact
AC Joint Separation
Grade II
severe force, tear CC ligament and AC ligament and capsule
AC Joint Separation
Grade III
clavicle displaced posterior
AC Joint Separation
Grade IV
severe inferior displacement or glenohumeral joint w/ clavicle superior to acromion`
AC Joint Separation
Grade V
distal end of clavicle locked inferior to coracoid
AC Joint Separation
Grade VI
Gamer's thumb, Washerwoman's thumb
De Quervian's Tenosynovitis
caused by repetitive activity involving pinching with the thumb while moving the wrist or caused by trauma
De Quervian's Tenosynovitis
pain at the base of the thumb and radial side of the wrist, pain with pinching, pain with resisted thumb abduction
De Quervian's Tenosynovitis
inflammation of the synovium most common in white men over 50
Dupuytren's Tenosynovitis
Painless, no inflammation, finger stuck in flexor position, palm can't be flattened
Dupuytren's Tenosynovitis
small lump or pit in the palm, dimpling or puckering of the skin
Dupuytren's Tenosynovitis
Early Stage
thick cordlike superficial fibrous tissue in the palm
Dupuytren's Tenosynovitis
Late Stage
most common epicondylitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
involves extensor muscles of the wrist and hand "tennis elbow," caused by overuse and repetitive motion
Lateral Epicondylitis
tenderness over the lateral epicondyle, pain with extending the wrist against resistance, pain is chronic, more bothersome than debilitating
Lateral Epicondylitis
involves common flexor pronator origin, ulnar nerve compression at the elbow may occur in conjunction, caused by overuse and repetitive motion
Medial Epicondylitis
tenderness over medial epicondyle, pain reproduced with flexion of the wrist against resistance
Medial Epicondylitis
structure that arises from the capsule of a joint or tendon synovial sheath
Ganglion Cyst
most common benign soft tissue tumor
Ganglion Cyst
common locations include the dorsum of the wrist, the velar radial aspect of the wrist and the base of the finger
Ganglion Cyst
lump on the wrist, aching pain aggravated by activity, size increases with increased activity
Ganglion Cyst
bump at the base of a finger that causes tenderness when grasping, swelling on the dorsum of the finger to the DIP joint, cycle of the cyst breaking open and draining clear jelly-like fluid
Ganglion Cyst
nursemaid elbow
Radial Head Subluxation
occurs when a child is pulled too hard by the hand or wrist ex: being lifted up by one arm
Radial Head Subluxation
child crying, refusing to use their arm, holding their arm slightly bent and pressing up against the abdomen, will move the shoulder but not the elbow
Radial Head Subluxation
caused by acute injury, years of cummulative irritation leading to attenuation of tendons, age-related degeneration, chronic mechanical impingement or altered blood supply to the tendons
Rotator Cuff Disorder
recurrent shoulder pain, night pain and difficulty sleeping, weakness, catching and grading, unable to abduct/flex shoulder, pain most pronounced between 60 and 120 degrees of abduction, possible atrophy and the back of the shoulder may appear sunken
Rotator Cuff Disorder
signs and symptoms attributable to compression of the nerves/vessels as they pass above the first rib and behind the clavicle
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
results from compression of the neuromuscular structures supplying the upper extremity
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
most commonly caused by a scarred scalene muscle secondary to neck trauma or sagging of the shoulder girdle from aging, obesity or pendulous breasts
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
pain, numbness, weakness, swelling, onset gradual, symptoms worsened by elevating/abducting the arm above 90 degrees, carrying heavy weight, sleeping and worse at the end of the day
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton, autoimmune, more common in males, occurs in early adulthood
Ankylosing Spondylitis
pathologic hallmark: sacroilitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
early symptoms include pain in the buttocks, heels and lower back, pain is worse in the morning, improves with activity and then resumes at evening, loss of lordosis in cervical and lumbar spine
Ankylosing Spondylitis
caused by central disk herniation, complication of ankylosing spondylitis, after an epidural or spinal anesthesia or from a compressive lesion
Cauda Equina Syndrome
sciatica, lower extremity weakness, loss of bladder control, erectile dysfunction and saddle anesthesia or paresthesia
Cauda Equina Syndrome
compression and paralysis of nerve roots in the lumbar spinal cord, surgical emergency
Cauda Equina Syndrome
impingement on nerve roots by bulging or herniated disc, narrowing of the exit foramina or degenerative hypertrophy of posterior joints
Cervical Radiculopathy
pain and tenderness in the neck with distal symptoms, numbness, weakness and incoordination
Cervical Radiculopathy
must have lower back pain for at least 3 months, decreased chest expansion and sacroilitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
coccygeal pain either with or without objective findings
Coccydynia
caused from a fall on the tailbone, trauma, childbirth, frequent/prolonged sitting or infection
Coccydynia
pain, proctalgia, dyspareunia, lumbosacral spine TTP, rectal swelling and redness, tenderness with a rectal exam and sharp pain on compression of coccyx
Coccydynia
common condition of inflammation of costochondral junction of the ribs or chondrosternal joints of the anterior chest wall
Costchondritis
caused by a hx of illness, hx of strenuous exercise, trauma, strain, emotional stress or muscle overuse
Costochondritis
aching, sharp or pressure in the chest wall, pain exacerbated by upper body movement, deep breathing or exertion, thoracic regions TTP
Costochondritis
normal changes in spinal discs as you age, caused from the effects of aging and wear and tear
Degenerative Disk Disease
chronic low back pain that sometimes radiates to the hips, pain in the buttocks when walking, sporadic tingling and weakness through the knees and pain increases with sitting, bending, lifting and twisting
Degenerative Disk Disease
tear in the annulus fibrosis that allows the nucleus pulposus to bulge out
Disk Herniation
caused from general wear and tear, occupations with lifting, trauma or from a strong genetic component
Disk Herniation
pain can range from little to severe back pain and will radiate, numbness, tingling, muscular weakness, paralysis/parasthesia, affects the reflexes and symptoms are typically felt on one side of the body
Disk Herniation
One of the top causes of work-day loss and causes is normally idiopathic, strain or disease
Low Back Pain
risk factors include smoking, weight, heavy labor, genetics and age
Low Back Pain
vague presentation, Waddell signs should be used, and imaging should be used sparingly
Low Back Pain
an abnormal curvature of the spine as viewed in the coronal plane, more common in females ages 10-12, cause is mostly idiopathic with some genetic predisposition
Scoliosis
painless, shoulder or pelvis not level, waist asymmetry, varying curves and a "rib hump" as the patient bends over
Scoliosis
narrowing of the spinal canal with compression of the nerve roots
Spinal Stenosis
most common in patients over 60, mostly commonly acquired, results from enlarging osteophytes at facet joints, hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum and has insidious onset
Spinal Stenosis
2 types: lateral and central
complaints of leg pain or trouble walking, back pain radiating into buttocks, "shopping cart sign," MRI shows characteristic "hourglass" appearance
Spinal Stenosis
stress fracture of the pars interarticularis
Spondylolysis
most common in athletes that repetitively hyperextend their lumbar spines, can be a stress fracture in older patients
Spondylolysis
low back and leg pain, aggravated by extension, standing or activity and relieved by rest, scissors gait and sperling's sign
Spondylolysis
dx with standing lumbar x-ray and the appearance of a collar around the scottie dog's neck
Spondyloysis
pain, numbness and weakness in the median nerve distribution at the wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
pressure on the peripheral nerve produces dysfunction in the nerve, more common in females and risk factors include: occupation, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and pregnancy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
vague wrist pain, numb thumb, pain with flexed wrist, loss of fine motor control and 2-point discrimination, can also include nocturnal symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
forward displacement of the vertebral body compared to vertebra beneath, bony defect of the pars
Spondylolisthesis
most common type under 50, primary defect of the pars interarticularis within the lamina, occurs young, normally during a growth spurt between 10 and 15
Isthmic Spondylolithesis
cost common type over 50, gradual degenerative changes in posterior facet joints and narrowing of the disk, commonly L4-L5 region
Degenerative Spondylolithesis
back pain or leg pain, tight hamstrings and a bent knee, classic Phalen-Dickson sign, palpation of the spine relveals step-off, kyphotic and trunk appears shortened
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
symptoms of stenosis, pain when walking beyond a well-defined distance, pain relieved by sitting down or bending over
Degenerative Spondylisthesis
caused by a forceful blow to a bent finger, a cut on the top of the finger or is related to OA and RA
Boutonniere Deformity
PIP flexed, DIP hyperextended
Boutonniere Deformity
caused by hyperflexion of the finger or when a ball hits and outstretched finger
Mallet Finger
pain in the DIP joint, unable to extend the DIP joint
Mallet Finger
caused by a tendon problem on the back of the hand, and untreated mallet finger or RA of the fingers
Swan Neck Deformity
PIP hyperextended, DIP flexed
Swan Neck Deformity
inherited disorder causing progressive myopathy, degeneration and replacement with fibrous and fatty tissue
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
most common and severe form, inherited x-lined from mother only, dystrophin is markedly low or absent
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
normal birth and development, after 3-5 years muscle mass loss impairs function, psuedohypertrophy appears at calf first, skeletal deformities, muscle contractors and cardiac involvement, Gower's sign, lordosis, commonly intellectual retardation
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
chronic MSK pain syndrome with multiple tender points
Fibromyalgia
most common in women 20-50, cause unknown but may be associated with complications of hyperthyroidism, RA or sleep apnea in men
Fibromyalgia
chronic aching, fatigue, no objective findings, pain on both sides of the spine, above and below the waist and along the spine, 11-18 trigger points for pain
Fibromyalgia
systemic panarteritis affecting medium and large size vessels in patients over 50
Giant Cell Arteritis
caused by inflammation within the walls of the affected vessels
Giant Cell Arteritis
headache, jaw claudication, polymyalgia rheumatic, visual abnormalities, nodular, erythematous temporal artery
Giant Cell Arteritis
uric acid deposition in joints causing inflammatory arthritis, more common in men
Gout
acute onset of monoarticular pain, swelling, often in the middle of the night, peaking at 24-48 hours
Acute Gouty Arthritis
generally asymptomatic, ensuing attacks become polyarticular and more severe with a longer duration
Intercritical Gout
nodular masses of uric acid crystal deposited in soft tissues, most commonly the hands, elbows and knees
Tophaceous Gout
sudden onset of extreme pain, tenderness and inflammation of the joint, gold standard is demonstration of urate crystals
Gout
acute gout-like attacks of inflammation with calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystal deposition
Pseudogout
hereditary, associated with metabolic disorder or associated with trauma
Pseudogout
low grade inflammation of 1 or more joints lasting several days to weeks, most common in the knee, symmetric distribution, flexion contractures of affected joints common
Pseudogout
symmetric swelling of multiple joints with tenderness and pain, MCP and PIP joints most commonly affected, morning stiffness, rheumatoid nodules, ocular symptoms and palmar erythema
Inflammatory Arthritis
chronic inflammatory disease characterized by symmetric destructive synovitis, more common in females, could be auto-immune or hereditary
Inflammatory Arthritis
inflammatory synovitis in children
Juvenile RA
more common in females, more than 4 joints affected, large lower extremity joints and TMJ, anterior uveitis, iridocyclitis, psoriasis and muscle atrophy
Oligoarticular Juvenile RA
more common in females, more than 5 joints affected, rheumatoid nodules
Polyarticular Juvenile RA
spiking fevers several times a day, salmon colored rash over the trunk and limbs, lymphadenopahty, liver, heart and pleura also involved
Systemic Juvenile RA
"Still Disease"
in kids, morning stiffness/gelling, easily fatigued and joint pain/swelling, warm joints, no erythema and painful ROM
Juvenile RA
what types of cancer can spread to bone?
breast, prostate, thyroid, renal cell carcinoma and lung cancer
a degenerative joint disorder with minimal articular inflammation
Non-inflammatory Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
80% of people have x-ray changes but asymptomatic, caused by genetics and obesity is a risk factor
Non-inflammatory Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
no identified cause, most common type, progressive loss of cartilage and reactive changes to bone
Primary OA
degenerative joint disorder with known participants such as articular injury
Secondary OA
complaints of pain increasing as the day progresses, stiffness, swelling, limited motion in the joint and crepitus
Most commonly DIP, PIP, CMC, 1st MTP and spine
Non-inflammatory Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
a severe osteoporosis caused by a mutation in the major gene encoding for collagen type I
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
hereditary and causes a short stature, pectus excavatum, broad forehead, spinal deformity, blue sclera, soft brown teeth with caries, thin translucent skin, hearing loss and a dilated aorta
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
a systemic necrotizing vasculitis affecting small and medium sized arteries, more common in males ages 40-50
Polyarteritis Nodosa
rheumatological disorder sometimes associated with a viral infection
2 types: Classic and Microscopic
Polyarteritis Nodosa
fever, weight loss/anorexia, peripheral neuropathy, myalgias, arthritis and arthralgia, affects skin, GI tract, kidneys and heart
Polyarteritis Nodosa
a common vasculitis among the elderly, often coexists with giant cell arteritis (poss same disorder)
Polymyalgia Rheumatic
aching and myalgia that can affect ADL's, fever, weight loss, malaise, anorexia, the PE is less striking then the severity of the symptoms, muscles are tender but not atrophied, systemic inflammatory response is predominant
Polymyalgia Rheumatic
a syndrome of paroxysmal digital ischemia in response the cold or emotional stress
Raynaud Phenomenon
most common in women, idiopathic, symmetric, thumbs rarely affected, intense rub or, throbbing and swelling, terminates with warmth
Primary Raynaud
rheumatological disorder, nailfold capillary abnormality, digital pitting, ulceration, not symmetric, can be severe enough to cause digital ulceration or gangrene
Secondary Raynaud
aseptic inflammatory arthritis that usually follows non-gonococcal urethritis or infectious dysentary
Reiter's Syndrom
Reactive Arthritis
most common in young men, asymmetric, affects lower extremity joints, large swelling knee effusions and sausage toes
Reiter's Syndrome
Reactive Arthritis
Triad
urethritis, arthritis, conjunctivitis
Reiter's Syndrome
Reactive Arthritis
caused by current or recurrent chlamydia infection, shigella, salmonella, yersinia, campylobacter or HIV
Reiter's Syndrome
Reactive Arthritis
rare chronic disorder charcterized by diffuse fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, more common in women, thought to be autoimmune
Scleroderma
Raynaud is first manifestation
Sleroderma
polyarthralgia, puffiness is hands, face, tips of fingers and progresses proximally, 2 types
Sleroderma
Which type is most common type of sleroderma?
What is it charcterized by?
limited
CREST
calcinosis cutis, raynaud, esophegeal motility disorder, sclerodactyly and telangiectasia
Which is the uncommon type of scleroderma?
What is it characterized by?
diffuse
pulmonary fibrosis, cardiac abnormalities
most common in black or hispanic women in the 2nd - 4th decade, cause is unknown but thought to be linked to genetics, hormones, environment or medications
Systemic Lupus Erythematous
malaise, "butterfly rash," joint symptoms, non-erosive, symmetric, cardiac disorder, renal disorder, hematologic disorder and higher rates of spontaneous abortions and premature births
Systemic Lupus Erythematous
a skeletal disorder characterized by a loss of bone that reduces the integrity and results in increased risk of fracture
Osetoporosis
most common in post-menopausal women, caused from aging, high doses of steroids, alcoholism or hormone deficiency
Osetoporosis
asymptomatic until fracture occurs, varying degree of backaches, loss of height
Osteoporosis
a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by dryness of eyes and mouth
Sjogren's Syndrome
most common in women where glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed, lyphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands
Sjogren's Syndrome
Sicca syndrome, dry cough, difficulty swallowing, mild-non erosive arthritis
Sjogren's Syndrome
immune-mediated myopathy most common in black women around age 40
Polymyositis
unknown immune-mediated processes triggered by environmental factors in genetically susceptible individuals
Polymyositis
gradual and progressive proximal muscle weakness, fever, fatigue and dysphagia
Polymyositis
a curving of the spine that causes bowing or rounding of the back that leads to hunchback or slouching posture
Kyphosis
results from a failure of formation or segmentation and can lead to progressive dislocation, must be treated to obtain stability and prevent paralysis
Congenital Kyphosis
curvature is more abrupt than round back, caused by wedging of 3 or more vertebrae in a row, in severe cases bracing and surgery can be required
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
in adults caused by degenerative disease, injury, spondylolistheis, endocrine disease or MS
Adult Kyphosis
round back appearance, mild back pain, tenderness and stiffness in the spine, fatigue and difficulty breathing in severe cases
Kyphosis
hyperextension most commonly in the lumbar spine, swayback or saddle back
Lordosis
often accompanies scoliosis, may be secondary to flexion contracture of the hip, seen in pregnancy
Lordosis
most common in middle age men, caused by mechanical overload or sudden forceful dorsiflexion, sever pain, pop/snap, palpable gap, weakness, increased dorsiflexion
Achilles Tendon Rupture
caused by prolonged high doses of steroids or traumatic injury, hip/knee pain, nonspecific dull hip/groin ache, antalgic gait and pain with internal/external rotation in later stage
Aseptic Necrosis
common in runners and workers that stand a long time, caused from repetitive micro trauma from prolonged walking/running
Plantar Fasciitis
inferior heel pain, pain often severe in the morning, pain relieved by rest and worse with prolonged weight-bearing, walking or standing
Plantar Fasciitis
severe fixed deformity of the foot, most common in males with hereditary correlation
Club Foot
(Talipes Equinovarus)
plantar flexion, heel inversion, medial deviation of foot
Club Foot
(Tapiles Equinovarus)
normal in infants should resolve by 5-10 years old, possibly hereditary
2 types: rigid and flexible
Flatfoot
bunion deformity most common in women from wearing tight pointed shoes, could be congenital or result from severe flatfoot, chronic achilles tendon tightness or RA
Hallus Valgus Deformity
medial eminence pain, impingement of the 2nd toe and inability to wear certain shoes
Hallus Valgus Deformity
1st metatarsal angle is varus, proximal and distal phalanges angle is valgus, bump on the side of 1st hallux
Hallus Valgus Deformity
idiopathic necrosis of the femoral head most common in boys ages 4-10
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
painless limp, atrophy of the thigh, limited hip ROM, loss of abduction and internal rotation compared to the opposite side
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
one of the most serious problems in pediatric orthopedics characterized by ligamentous laxity
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
positive family history, breech position, female and first born
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
shortening of the thigh with asymmetry of the gluteal folds
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
most common in boys ages 10-17 with excessive body weight, weakness of the growth plate of the femur
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
insidious onset of hip, thigh or knee pain, painful limp, pain is worsened by activity, limitation of internal rotation of the hip, unable to fully flex the hip to abdomen and antalgic gait
Slippped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
medial is most common site, pain, swelling, popping sensation, occasionally locking or giving way, positive McMurray sign
Meniscus Injury
most common in active preteen boys, caused by overuse and sports, anterior knee pain worse with activity and better with rest, tenderness over tibial tuberosity, soft tissue swelling and ROM not affected
Osgood- Schlatter Disease
a wedge shaped necrotic area of bone and cartilage adjacent to an articular surface, may break off and displace in joint
Osteochondritis Dissecans
caused from stress, injury or localized ischemia, joint pain, local swelling or locking, stiffness, bony tenderness over lesion
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bowleg
normal until 2
Varus
knock-knee
normal until 8
Valgaris
toeing in
laxity of knee ligaments
should resolve spontaneously
Tibial Torsion
most common cause of limping and pain in children, more common in boys, usually follows URI
Transient Synovitis
limitation of internal rotation of the hip, pain with ambulation and aspiration of the hip-joint yields a yellowish fluid
Transient Synovitis