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Newborn Orthopedic Exam

Aka: Newborn Orthopedic Exam
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  1. See Also
    1. Pediatric Foot Evaluation
  2. Exam: Digits (Fingers and Toes)
    1. Supernumerary Digit
    2. Polydactyly
    3. Syndactyly
  3. Exam: Upper Extremities
    1. Single Palmar Crease
      1. Seen in 4% of normal babies
      2. Also seen in Down's Syndrome
    2. Shoulder and Neck Exam
      1. Torticollis
      2. Clavicle Fracture from Birth Trauma
  4. Exam: Lower Extremities
    1. Bowing of legs is normal variation
    2. Positional deformities of foot
      1. Foot should be easily replaced to normal position
      2. Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
      3. Metatarsus Adductus (In-Toeing)
        1. Lateral foot border with C-Curve appearance
      4. Calcaneovalgus Deformity
    3. Congenital Hip Dislocation
      1. Assess with Ortolani Test

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