Patho of Diagnosis
Most common skeletal abnormality in adolescent girls
Scoliosis
Which disorder has a SS of the patient experiencing pain and swelling at the sight, Often attributed to a sports injury or growing pain in adolescents
Osteosarcoma
Amputation is not generally recommended because the tumor is sensitive to radiation therapy and chemo. This is associated with what disorder
Ewing sarcoma
Principles if managing soft tissue injuries
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Head and neck injuries are the most disabling. These risks are associated with what activity?
Football
Most often occurs during rapid growth of the preadolescent and is not related to trauma
SPEC (slipped femoral capital epiphysis
Which this diagnosis the asymmetry is seen from the back when the child leans forward
Scoliosis
Prednisone has shown promise for this disorder in showing the decline of muscle strength.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Name 4 or more types of fractures
Pathological, Longitudinal, Spiral, Greenstick, Simple, Compound, oblique, comminuted, transverse
Concussions, neck strains, and spiral injuries are common in which activity?
Wrestling
Torticollis (twisted)
This type of injury usually accompanies traumatic fractures in the child while playing or in the adolescent while participating in sports
Soft Tissue Injury
Prompt and vigorous treatment is essential to ensure a favorable prognosis IV antimicrobial therapy is prescribed for 4 to 6 weeks
Osteomyelitis
Name 3 things in the checklist for traction
Alignment, HOB 20 degrees, Heels elevated, ROM of unaffected parts, Antiembolism stockings/foot pumps, NV checks, Skin integrity, pain and medication relief, prevent constipation, trapeze for position changes
High risk of stress fractures, strains, sprains, shin splints, and spinal deviations. Eating disorders as well are common in which activity?
Ballet
When metastasis is present on diagnosis the prognosis is poor but without metastasis 60% survival rate
Ewings Sarcoma
In this diagnosis is associated with progressive weakness AEB, frequent falling, clumsiness, contractures of the ankles and hips, and gowers maneuver
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Placed in traction to minimize further slippage and then surge is scheduled to insert a screw to stabilize bone
SFCE slipped femoral capital epiphysis
Name the parental stresses that trigger child abuse
abused as a child
low self esteem
overwork/overwhelmed
uneducated
substance abuse
Falls related to injures such as strains, fractures, dislocations, and head injuries are common in which activity? Best to have certified coach present
Cheerleading
Name the three organism associated with osteomyelitis throughout the age groups
SA: >5 most common organism responsble
Haemophilus influenza: younger children
Salmonella/Pseudomonas:
Name the 3 distinctive classifications of Junveile idiopathic arthritis
Oligo
Poly
Systemic
Name the 4 Radiographic studies for diagnostic tests
Bone scan
CT
MRI
US
Name the neuromuscular checks
P Pulse rate and quality
Color
Cap refill
Warmth
movement and sensation
Name the two sports that have injuries to ankles, knees, and fingers, Mainly ACL injuries
Basketball and volleyball