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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions should receive a careful examination of the hips to rule out developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital muscular torticollis is associated with DDH due to intrauterine positioning, necessitating hip examination.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common cause of out-toeing is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: External femoral torsion is the leading cause of out-toeing, often seen as a normal variant.
Question 3 of 5
In infants, radiographs and advanced imaging are rarely necessary for assessment because their tarsals have incomplete ossification. The navicular ossifies in boys at the age of about
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The navicular typically ossifies around 4 years in boys, making early imaging less useful.
Question 4 of 5
Newborn and toddler flatfoot is the result of ligamentous laxity and fat in the medial longitudinal arch. This is called developmental flatfoot and usually improves by the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Developmental flatfoot typically resolves by 6 years as the arch develops with growth.
Question 5 of 5
Silent radiolucent lesion with thin sclerotic border discovered incidentally on x-ray is a/an
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonossifying fibroma is a common benign lesion with a radiolucent center and sclerotic border, often found incidentally.