Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz
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Mason, a young boy, has been diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease. What is the primary treatment goal for him?
A. Immediate surgical intervention
B. Pain management and maintaining hip joint mobility
C. Complete bed rest
D. Use of crutches indefinitely
Michael is a school-aged child diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Discuss the strategic approach to managing his condition.
A. Focus solely on physical therapy
B. Multidisciplinary approach including physical, occupational, and speech therapy
C. Surgical intervention as the first line of treatment
D. Medication management only
Aria recently fractured her leg while playing soccer. Explain the reasoning behind using gradual weight-bearing exercises in her fracture rehabilitation.
A. It prevents the need for surgery
B. It promotes bone healing and strengthens muscles
C. It is the least expensive treatment option
D. It allows for immediate return to sports
Michael, a young athlete, is recovering from a femoral fracture. Which rehabilitation strategy is most effective for him?
A. Complete bed rest for 6 weeks
B. Gradual weight-bearing exercises
C. Immediate return to sports
D. Use of crutches indefinitely
Abigail is a child with muscular dystrophy. What should be the primary focus of her rehabilitation?
A. Enhancing cognitive skills
B. Improving muscle strength and function
C. Correcting spinal deformities
D. Preventing infections
Scarlett, a young girl, visits the doctor due to persistent hip pain. What is the primary characteristic of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease that the doctor might suspect?
A. Inflammation of the hip joint
B. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
C. Dislocation of the hip
D. Fracture of the femur
During a school health class, Evelyn learned about various conditions affecting children. What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?
A. Genetic mutation
B. Brain injury before, during, or shortly after birth
C. Viral infection
D. Nutritional deficiency
Grace, a young girl, has been experiencing a common symptom of osteogenesis imperfecta. Which of the following is it?
A. Joint hypermobility
B. Muscle weakness
C. Frequent bone fractures
D. Increased muscle tone
During a biology class, Lily learned about a genetic disorder characterized by brittle bones and frequent fractures. Which disorder is this?
A. Osteogenesis imperfecta
B. Muscular dystrophy
C. Spina bifida
D. Scoliosis
Aria is a pediatrician who is treating an infant with hip dysplasia. Explain the reasoning behind using a Pavlik harness in this scenario.
A. It allows for immediate weight-bearing
B. It stabilizes the hip joint in a position that promotes normal development
C. It prevents the need for future surgery
D. It is the least expensive treatment option
Emma, a 12-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with scoliosis. Which of the following is a common treatment for her condition?
A. Use of a back brace
B. Complete bed rest
C. Immediate surgical intervention
D. Physical therapy only
David is studying about various diseases in his biology class. He learns about a group of diseases that primarily affect muscle function. What is the primary cause of muscular dystrophies?
A. Genetic mutations
B. Viral infection
C. Nutritional deficiency
D. Brain injury
William, a young boy with osteogenesis imperfecta, visits the doctor. What is the primary treatment goal for him?
A. Immediate surgical intervention
B. Pain management and prevention of fractures
C. Complete bed rest
D. Use of crutches indefinitely
William is a young boy diagnosed with scoliosis. What is the primary goal of his treatment?
A. Complete correction of the curve
B. Pain management
C. Prevention of curve progression
D. Immediate surgical intervention
Michael, a young boy, is diagnosed with a condition. Which of the following is a key feature of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
A. Rapid progression of muscle weakness
B. Joint hypermobility
C. Bone fragility
D. Increased muscle tone