18 Questions
What is the primary cause of Torticollis in newborns?
Injury to the sternocleidomastoid muscle during birth
What is the most common congenital deformity of the anterior chest?
Pectus excavatum
What is the characteristics of the sagittal suture line in Craniosynostosis?
It closes prematurely
Which of the following is NOT a cause of skeletal disorders in newborns?
Hormonal imbalance during pregnancy
What is the term for the premature closure of the sutures of the skull?
Craniosynostosis
What is the term for the condition where the sternum is displaced anteriorly?
Pectus carinatum
What is a possible consequence of increased intracranial pressure in individuals with coronal suture line fusion?
Eye disorders such as exophthalmos
How is the sagittal suture line typically treated?
With careful observation only
What is the primary purpose of the Ortolani and Barlow maneuver?
To assess developmental dysplasia of the hip
What is a characteristic feature of achondroplasia?
A prominent forehead and a curved spine
What is the common musculoskeletal condition found in newborns referred to as?
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
What is the approximate prevalence of talipes disorders?
1 in every 1000 children
What is the recommended age range for screening infants for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
From birth to 3 months of age
What is the purpose of flexion-abduction splinting devices in therapeutic management?
To position the hip into a flexed, abducted position
What is the purpose of straightening newborn feet to the midline during the initial assessment?
To detect talipes disorders
What is the term for the outward curve of the spine in achondroplasia?
Thoracic kyphosis
What is the name of the cast used to maintain an externally rotated hip position?
Spica Cast
What is the risk factor associated with having a large birth weight for gestational age?
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
This quiz covers the causes of skeletal disorders in newborns, including genetic and environmental factors, and specific congenital deformities such as Syndactyly and Pectus excavatum. Test your knowledge of these physical and developmental disorders of the skeletal system.
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