Chapter Outline Spondylolisthesis 328 Lumbar Disk Herniation 349 Slipped Vertebral Apophysis 353 Transitional Vertebra (Bertolotti) Syndrome 354 Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is defined as the forward slippage of one vertebra on its…
Chapter Outline Femoral Anteversion 678 Snapping Iliotibial Band Syndrome 681 Femoral Anteversion The clinical significance of femoral anteversion is controversial. The contribution of excessive anteversion to childhood intoeing is accepted,…
Chapter Outline Recognizing Deformities 25 Joint Range of Motion 27 Muscle Strength 43 Neurologic Assessment 44 This chapter covers virtually all aspects of the general musculoskeletal and neuromuscular examination of…
Chapter Outline Normal Growth and Development 3 Disorders of Normal Growth and Development 3 Evolution of Proportionate Body Size 5 Physical Growth 5 Developmental Milestones 6 This chapter on growth…
Chapter Outline Abnormal Gait Patterns in Children 79 Special Considerations Based on Age Group 81 Differential Diagnosis of Limping in Children 82 Limping is common in children, and it may…
Chapter Outline Screening Examinations 61 The Focused Examination 63 The Art of Examining the Pediatric Patient 68 It is important for orthopaedic surgeons to be familiar with the numerous musculoskeletal…
Chapter Outline Phases of Gait 71 Temporal Parameters 71 Neurologic Control of Gait 72 Function of Gait 72 Gait Energy 72 Kinematics 73 Muscle Activity 74 Observing a child’s gait,…
Chapter Outline Chief Complaint 23 History of Present Illness 23 Family History 23 Birth History 23 Growth and Development: Key Questions 24 The comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic history includes questions that…
