What is spina bifida?
defect of the posterior elements, lamina fail to fuse.
What are the three different types of spina bifidas and what are they?
What is the cause of spina bifida?
Lack of folic acid during prenatal care
What are the signs and symptoms of spina bifida?
muscular abnormalities, bowel/bladder - loss of control, dimpling of the skin, tuft of hair over site, club feet, gait disturbances, bladder incontinence
What are the radiographic examinations for spina bifida?
AP and Lateral L spine.
What is the radiographic appearance of spina bifida?
- More serious cases use CT or MRI to demonstrate presence of cord/nerve roots in herninated sac
What is the treatment for spina bifida?
- surgical repair may be needed depending on the size and location of the protrusion.
What is the other name for osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Brittle Bone
What is osteogenesis imperfecta?
Bone easily breakable. Inadequate amount of bone collagen
adult usually wheelchair bound
What is the cause of osteogenesis imperfecta?
inherited, connective tissue disorder
What are the signs and symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta?
what is the radiographic examinations for osteogenesis imperfecta?
body part related to area of interest
What is the radiographic appearance for osteogenesis imperfecta?
What is the treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta?
What is Achondroplasia?
Normal conversion of cartilage cells during bone growth does not occur, so long bones do ot grow to there correct length. Bones are short but thick and strong
What is the cause of achondroplasia?
autosomal dominant gene
What are the signs and symptoms of achondroplasia?
What is the radiographic examination for achondroplasia?
- CT is beneficial to see the changes in the spinal column
What is the radiographic appearance for achondroplasia?
What is the treatment of achondroplasia?
no treatment, live normal independent life.
What is Congenital Hip dislocation?
The head of the femur slips out of the acetabulum because of incomplete acetabulum formation
What is another name for congenital hip dislocation?
dysplasia
What is the cause for congenital hip dislocation?
- when the fetus grows amniotic fluid decreased and places gentle pressure on the infant
What are signs and symptoms of congenital hip dislocation?
- If not diagnosed early, will WADDLE LIKE A DUCK