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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Polydactyly is the most common congenital toe deformity, it may be preaxial (great toe) or postaxial (5th toe), and occasionally one of the central toes is duplicated. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polydactyly is relatively common, and surgical removal is typically delayed until after 2 years to allow for safer anesthesia and better tissue development; options A, B, and C are incorrect based on prevalence and associations.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST reliable sign of a dislocated hip after the 2nd month of life is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limited hip abduction becomes the most reliable sign of a dislocated hip after 2 months, as the Ortolani sign diminishes with age.
Question 3 of 5
Klippel-Feil syndrome includes the classic triad of a low posterior hairline, short neck, and decreased cervical range of motion. Other associations include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss is not a common association with Klippel-Feil syndrome; sensorineural hearing loss is more typical.
Question 4 of 5
Fractures are the second most common manifestation of child abuse after skin injury (bruises, burns/abrasions). All of the following fractures suggest nonaccidental injury EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distal humeral fractures can occur accidentally in ambulatory children, whereas the others are highly suggestive of abuse due to their location and mechanism.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common site of osteomyelitis in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The femur is the most common site of osteomyelitis in children due to its rich blood supply and large metaphyseal area.