15 Questions
What is the main etiology of Tibial rotational deformities in pediatric lower extremity deformities?
Genetic defects affecting cartilage formation
Which condition is most likely to present with Pes equinovarus in pediatric patients?
Cerebral palsy
What is the characteristic feature of Metatarsus adductus in pediatric lower extremity deformities?
Resolves spontaneously without treatment
In pediatric lower extremity deformities, what type of injury can lead to a progressive deformity due to growth plate damage?
Posttraumatic injuries
What is the most common factor contributing to complex deformities in pediatric lower extremity conditions?
Multi-level involvement of deformities
Which type of Pes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) usually requires surgical treatment?
Neurogenic Pes Equinovarus
What is the recommended treatment for a $3$-year-old child with moderate to severe Pathological Genu Varus (Blount's Disease)?
Corrective valgus osteotomy
What is the recommended treatment for a flexible Metatarsus Adductus deformity?
No treatment is required, it will resolve spontaneously
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Pes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)?
Dysplasia of the entire extremity, calf atrophy, and a short and widened foot
What is the typical treatment for idiopathic Pes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)?
Serial casting, followed by orthosis until 2 years old
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for persistent rotational deformities of the lower extremities?
Corrective-derotational osteotomies
What is the primary diagnostic method for rotational deformities of the lower extremities?
Clinical examination
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of femoral anteversion, a rotational deformity of the lower extremity?
Internally rotated extremity and intoeing
What is the primary cause of metatarsus adductus, a congenital foot deformity?
Intrauterine compression (positional abnormality)
Which of the following deformities is characterized by a medial deviation of the forefoot on the hindfoot?
Metatarsus adductus
Learn about pediatric lower extremity deformities including definitions, etiology, and common conditions seen in children. Explore physiological and structural causes that may require different treatments.
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