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What is the primary cause of Torticollis in newborns?
What is the primary cause of Torticollis in newborns?
- Injury to the sternocleidomastoid muscle during birth (correct)
- Genetic mutation
- Maternal drug ingestion during pregnancy
- Viral infection during pregnancy
What is the most common congenital deformity of the anterior chest?
What is the most common congenital deformity of the anterior chest?
- Pectus carinatum
- Syndactyly
- Craniosynostosis
- Pectus excavatum (correct)
What is the characteristics of the sagittal suture line in Craniosynostosis?
What is the characteristics of the sagittal suture line in Craniosynostosis?
- It only closes in girls
- It closes prematurely (correct)
- It is the last suture to close
- It is not affected in Craniosynostosis
Which of the following is NOT a cause of skeletal disorders in newborns?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of skeletal disorders in newborns?
What is the term for the premature closure of the sutures of the skull?
What is the term for the premature closure of the sutures of the skull?
What is the term for the condition where the sternum is displaced anteriorly?
What is the term for the condition where the sternum is displaced anteriorly?
What is a possible consequence of increased intracranial pressure in individuals with coronal suture line fusion?
What is a possible consequence of increased intracranial pressure in individuals with coronal suture line fusion?
How is the sagittal suture line typically treated?
How is the sagittal suture line typically treated?
What is the primary purpose of the Ortolani and Barlow maneuver?
What is the primary purpose of the Ortolani and Barlow maneuver?
What is a characteristic feature of achondroplasia?
What is a characteristic feature of achondroplasia?
What is the common musculoskeletal condition found in newborns referred to as?
What is the common musculoskeletal condition found in newborns referred to as?
What is the approximate prevalence of talipes disorders?
What is the approximate prevalence of talipes disorders?
What is the recommended age range for screening infants for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
What is the recommended age range for screening infants for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
What is the purpose of flexion-abduction splinting devices in therapeutic management?
What is the purpose of flexion-abduction splinting devices in therapeutic management?
What is the purpose of straightening newborn feet to the midline during the initial assessment?
What is the purpose of straightening newborn feet to the midline during the initial assessment?
What is the term for the outward curve of the spine in achondroplasia?
What is the term for the outward curve of the spine in achondroplasia?
What is the name of the cast used to maintain an externally rotated hip position?
What is the name of the cast used to maintain an externally rotated hip position?
What is the risk factor associated with having a large birth weight for gestational age?
What is the risk factor associated with having a large birth weight for gestational age?
