Musculoskeletal system
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Congenital anomalies: examine the fingers, toes, hands
and feet, legs and arms. Look at the
shape of the bones.
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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.
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Gait: watch the child walk and describe
it in light of your other findings.
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