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Mobility/Neuromuscular/Musculoskeletal

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Children born with limb deficiencies are often born with with _____ and ____ wall defects.
Hallmark finding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic bone disorder resulting in low bone mass, increased fragility of bones, connective tissue problems, instability of joints
Lateral curvature of the spine
"Flat head syndrome", affects nearly one in two infants
Most common neuromuscular disorder of childhood and is universally fatal.
Muscular dystrophy is _____, beginning in the hips, thighs, pelvis, shoulders before effecting the cardiac and respiratory muscles.
Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by abnormal development of, or damage to, the _____ areas of the brain.
Position seen in child with torticollis
Most common movement disorder of childhood.
Down
Wearing of tooth enamel, discoloration of teeth, associated with osteogenesis imperfecta
Used to delay surgical management of scoliosis until skeletal maturity is reached.
Treatment of slipped capital femoral ephiphysis
Be aware of _____ when feeding. Poor motor control of mouth and tongue often causes problems with eating and swallowing.
Pathologic ______ is an issue for many children with cerebral palsy.
Anterior chest wall deformity; accounts for > 90% of congenital chest wall deformities
Treatment modalities to promote mobility include ______, pharmacologic management, and surgery.
Neuromuscular disorders result in muscular _______
Curvature over ______ degrees often requires surgical correction.
_______ modification may be included in the treatment plan for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
Lack of coordination of muscle movements during voluntary movements such as walking or picking up objects