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This article provides an overview of the orthopedic evaluation of children, including the orthopedic history, growth and development, range of motion, muscle strength, reflexes, and X-ray examination. It covers various conditions and syndromes related to different body parts.
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The Orthopedic Evaluation of The Child 06/02/2007
The Orthopedic History • The chief complain. • History of present illness. • Birth history. • Family history. • Growth and development.
General Principles • Inspection (Angular deformities, Skin lesions…) • Joints Range of Motion. • Grading of Muscle Strength. • Developmental Reflexes.
X-ray Examination 6 – 18 m. Birth – 3 m.
The Carrying Angle - 15 degrees in the newborn - 17.8 degrees in adults
Congenital Radial Head Dislocation E.D. syn. Arthrogryposis Larsen’s syn.
InspectionScoliosis Adams forward bending test
DDH – The Newborn Barlow – Ortolani
DDH – The Infant Limited Abduction
DDH – The Infant Galeazzi Sign Asymmetry of the Thigh Folds
DDH – The Infant Klisic Sign
Contractures Signe du trépied
Contractures Ely Test