NEONATE POSITION

Question 1

fetal position?

Answer 1

position of flexion

Question 2

externally rotated position?

infancy?
adult?

Answer 2

60 degrees

increases to 90 degrees
decreases to 10 degrees

Question 3

hip shows how many times external to internal ROM?

Answer 3

2x

Question 4

what does the knee position show?

Answer 4

flexion contracture, so 20-45 degree contracture decreases as baby grows and reaches 0 degrees when infant stands

Question 5

internal/external tibial torsion?

Answer 5

0-5 degree

up to 15 degrees internal tibial torsion that should be flexible and resolved spontaneously within the first 3 months

Question 6

foot and ankle position is a result of?

Answer 6

intrauterine positioning