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Paediatrics: Musculoskeletal system

Congenital anomalies: examine the fingers, toes, hands and feet, legs and arms. Look at the shape of the bones.

Musculoskeletal system

·  Congenital anomalies: examine the fingers, toes, hands and feet, legs and arms. Look at the shape of the bones.

 

·  Deformities: are there deformities due to fracture? Are the lower limbs of equal length? What is the range of motion of each joint? Are the skin folds in the upper thigh normal? In the infant under 6mths check for congenital hip dislocation. Inspect the full length of the spine looking for tufts of hair, dimples, masses, or cysts at the base. Check for torticollis in the neck. Observe for any abnormal curvature or posture with the child standing and bending over touching their toes.

 

·  Gait: watch the child walk and describe it in light of your other findings.

 

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