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PEDIATRIC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS - Study Guide

This document provides an overview of the musculoskeletal system in pediatrics including: 1) anatomy and physiology of bones, muscles and their growth; 2) assessment methods such as radiography, bone scans and biopsies; and 3) therapeutic management including casting, bracing, traction and surgery. It also discusses common pediatric musculoskeletal disorders like fractures, muscular dystrophies, scoliosis, hip dysplasia and injuries. Additional resources on walking with assistive devices and cast care are provided.

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PEDIATRIC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS - Study Guide

This document provides an overview of the musculoskeletal system in pediatrics including: 1) anatomy and physiology of bones, muscles and their growth; 2) assessment methods such as radiography, bone scans and biopsies; and 3) therapeutic management including casting, bracing, traction and surgery. It also discusses common pediatric musculoskeletal disorders like fractures, muscular dystrophies, scoliosis, hip dysplasia and injuries. Additional resources on walking with assistive devices and cast care are provided.

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UNIT 14: OVERVIEW & ASSESSMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION & PEDIATRIC

VARIATIONS & NURSING CARE OF THE CHILD WITH A MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER

I. Anatomy & Physiology Overview of the Musculoskeletal System & Pediatric Variations
A. Bones and Bone Growth
B. Muscle
II. Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
A. Radiography
B. Bone Scan (Scintigraphy)
C. Electromyography
D. Muscle or Bone Biopsy
E. Arthroscopy
III. Therapeutic Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children
A. Casting
B. Medical Boots (Fracture Boots) or Splints
C. Crutches
D. Traction
E. Distraction
F. Open Reduction
IV. Disorders of Bone Development
A. Polydactyly & Syndactyly
B. Pectus excavatum & Pectus carinatum
C. Torticollis (wry neck)
D. Craniosynostosis
E. Achondroplasia
F. Talipes Disorders
G. Developmental Hip Dysplasia
H. Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
I. Bowlegs (Genu Varum)
J. Blount’s Disease (Tibia Vara)
K. Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
L. Toeing-in
M. Limps
N. Growing Pains
O. Osteogenesis Imperfecta
P. Leg-Calve-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana)
Q. Osgood-Schlatter Disease
R. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
V. Disorders of Bone Structure
A. Functional (Postural) Scoliosis
B. Structural Scoliosis
VI. Infectious & Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Synovitis
C. Apophysitis
D. Juvenile Arthritis
VII. Muscular Dystrophies
A. Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
B. Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
C. Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne’s Disease)
VIII. Musculoskeletal Injuries
A. Sprains & Strains
B. Fractures
Additional Resources:

Walking using crutches, cane and walker.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2-w3LZlCVk

Cast Care
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKlrDB5oytY

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