Pediatric Orthopedics, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 5-4 - September 12, 2020
Editor: Patrick Parenzin
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Patrick Parenzin, is devoted to Pediatric Orthopedics. Articles in this issue include: Human Trafficking: Knowing the… Read more

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This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Patrick Parenzin, is devoted to Pediatric Orthopedics. Articles in this issue include: Human Trafficking: Knowing the signs, Adolescent Concussion: Evaluation and treatment, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma, Toe Walking, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescents, Adolescent Back Pain, Cerebral Palsy, Toeing, Bowing and Flatfeet in Children, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
CME Accreditation Page
Contributors
Physician Assistant Clinics
Foreword
Preface
How to Identify Human Trafficking Victims in a Clinical Setting
Key points
Identifying human trafficking victims in a clinical setting
The face of human trafficking in the United States
The domino effect
Sex work versus sex trafficking
Looking past what you expect
Types of clinics where victims seek medical care
Layered health symptoms
Physical and verbal indicators of human trafficking
Language and terms from “the life”
Additional behaviors to consider
Emotional indicators
Reproductive health indicators of potential victims
Signs of sexual exploitation in minors
Important screening questions to remember
How to posture yourself when interacting with a potential victim of sex trafficking
Creating a feeling of safety and confidence
You are making a difference
Youth Sports–Related Concussion
Key points
Introduction
Definition of concussion
Pathophysiology of concussion
Evaluation of sports-related concussion
Comprehensive history
Neurologic examination
Neuroimaging
Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 5th edition
Glascow coma scale
Cervical spine examination
Management of sports-related concussion
Return-to-school guidelines
Screen activity
Sleep
Social activity
Return-to-play guidelines
Other considerations
Referrals
Resources
Summary
Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Diagnosis and Management
Key points
Introduction
Idiopathic scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Early-onset scoliosis
Pediatric Upper Extremity Trauma
Key points
Introduction
Finger crush injuries (tuft fractures, Seymour fractures, and mallet fingers)
Jammed finger (middle phalanx base avulsion fracture, volar plate injury)
Proximal phalanx fracture
Finger dislocations
Trigger thumb
Clinodactyly
Ganglion cyst
Scaphoid fracture
Distal radius and ulna fractures
Radius and ulna shaft fractures
Monteggia and Galiazzi fracture dislocations
Summary
Toe Walking: Review of the Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Options to Ensure Optimal Gross Motor Development
Key points
Introduction
Typical gait development
Atypical gait: toe walking
Upper motor neuron cause: evaluation and diagnostics
Neuromuscular: evaluation and diagnostics
Developmental disorders: evaluation and diagnostics
Orthopedic pathology: evaluation and diagnostics
Controversy of treatment
Treatment options
Summary
Hip Dysplasia – Birth to 6 Months
Key points
Supplementary data
Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescents: Expanding Your Differential
Key points
Overview
Anatomy
History
Physical examination
Inspection
Range of motion
Manual muscle testing
Flexibility
Palpation
Special tests
Diagnostic imaging
Laboratory studies
Differential diagnosis
Overuse injuries
Infectious and rheumatology
Benign bone tumors
Malignant bone tumors
Osteochondritis dissecans
Treatment protocols
Summary
Adolescent Back Pain
Key points
Introduction
Anatomy and physiology
Risk factors
Common diagnoses
Red flags
Diagnostic studies
Referral
Prevention
Summary
Disclosure
Cerebral Palsy: Etiology, Evaluation, and Management of the Most Common Cause for Pediatric Disability
Key points
Introduction
Definition
Risk factors
Early detection and diagnosis
Classification systems
Tone management strategies
Musculoskeletal disorders in cerebral palsy
Other associated conditions
Summary
Toeing, Bowing, and Flatfeet in Children: Kids Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Key points
Introduction
Step 1: the history
Step 2: assessment = rotational profile
Rotational profile: gait
Rotational profile: foot examination
Rotational profile: foot examination, continued
Rotational profile: the tibia
Rotational profile: rotation of hip/femur
Genu varum
Genu valgum
Summary
Supplementary data