Working With Special Populations
19 Working with Special Populations Mokha Monique Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Discuss components of the general medical history…
Diagnostic Imaging and Testing
3 Diagnostic Imaging and Testing Sally A. Perkins and Lawrence J. Kusior Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Identify the…
Introduction to Medical Conditions
1 Introduction to Medical Conditions Katie M. Walsh Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Discuss the basic differences between orthopedic…
Basic Principles Of Pharmacology
4 Basic Principles of Pharmacology Dorraine Reynolds and Micki Cuppett Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Describe the regulation of…
Psychological and Substance Abuse Disorders
18 Psychological and Substance Abuse Disorders Layne A. Prest Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Recognize emotional and behavioral signs…
Hip and Femur
A Ossification of proximal femur This sequence shows ossification in the normal child. Redrawn from Tönnis (1984). Growth of the upper femur occurs not only in the capital epiphysis and…
Spine and Pelvis
A Mild truncal asymmetry These mild asymmetries are variations of normal, do not require treatment, and cause no disability. Normal Development The axial system develops during the embryonic period. Embryo…
Upper Limb
A Congenital anomalies Limb deficiencies (yellow arrow) and Poland anomaly (absence of the sternal head of the pectoralis – red arrow) are caused by a failure of vascular ingrowth during…
Evaluation
A Diagnosis Evaluation requires integration of clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings. Establishing Rapport The goal is to reduce the fear in the child and establish confidence with the parents and…
