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A consensus approach to the MSK examination in children was developed by Foster et al in 2011.<ref>{{#pmid:21954040}}</ref> The open access consensus document is reuploaded | A consensus approach to the MSK examination in children was developed by Foster et al in 2011.<ref>{{#pmid:21954040}}</ref> The open access consensus document is reuploaded in the word document below, but has also been copied into bottoms of the relevant regional examination pages. | ||
{{Word|Paediatric_MSK_Examination.docx|Paediatric MSK Examination}} | |||
== General Principles == | |||
'''''Introduction''''' | |||
* Introduction of assessor to child and parent / carer | |||
* Explanation of what to be examined, Gain verbal consent to examine | |||
* Be aware of normal variants in leg alignment, joint range, gait, developmental milestones | |||
'''''Look for:''''' | |||
* Swellings, Rashes , Muscle wasting , Scars | |||
* Deformity / Dysmorphism / Discomfort (nonverbal) / “Disproportions” | |||
'''''Feel for:''''' | |||
* Temperature, Swelling, Tenderness | |||
'''''Move''''' | |||
* Full range of movement – active and passive | |||
* Restriction – mild, moderate or severe | |||
'''''Function and measure''''' | |||
* Functional assessment of joint / anatomic region to include power of muscles and stability | |||
* Measurement of height / leg length | |||
'''''Additional Options pending clinical scenario''''' | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Musculoskeletal Examination Principles]] | |||
==References== | |||
[[Category:Examination]] | [[Category:Examination]] | ||
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[[Category:Paediatrics]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:11, 14 March 2023
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A consensus approach to the MSK examination in children was developed by Foster et al in 2011.[1] The open access consensus document is reuploaded in the word document below, but has also been copied into bottoms of the relevant regional examination pages.
General Principles
Introduction
- Introduction of assessor to child and parent / carer
- Explanation of what to be examined, Gain verbal consent to examine
- Be aware of normal variants in leg alignment, joint range, gait, developmental milestones
Look for:
- Swellings, Rashes , Muscle wasting , Scars
- Deformity / Dysmorphism / Discomfort (nonverbal) / “Disproportions”
Feel for:
- Temperature, Swelling, Tenderness
Move
- Full range of movement – active and passive
- Restriction – mild, moderate or severe
Function and measure
- Functional assessment of joint / anatomic region to include power of muscles and stability
- Measurement of height / leg length
Additional Options pending clinical scenario
