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The Lower Goals and Objectives
After reading this article, the physi-
cian should be able to:
Extremity 1) Perform an orthopedic exami-
nation on a pre-walking child
Orthopedic 2) Understand the purpose and
significance of each part of the ex-
amination
Evaluation 3) Differentiate between normal
and abnormal orthopedic findings
of the Infant 4) Develop an appreciation for the
significance of abnormal neurologic
findings
5) Recognize the presenting ap-
Early examination can minimize the effects of pearance of common lower extremi-
both orthopedic and neurologic conditions. ty deformities
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By Mark A. Caselli, DPM well as the possible pathologies that parts of this orthopedic evaluation
might be present. The necessary include a medical history, family his-
T
he earlier the detection of an tory, musculoskeletal examination,
orthopedic problem, the bet- and neurologic examination.
ter the chances of making a The earlier the A prenatal, intrapartum, and
significant change in the prognosis postnatal history is of paramount
of that condition. Many lower ex- detection of an importance in ruling out neuromo-
tremity orthopedic pathologies are orthopedic problem, tor disease. The prenatal history
best treated during the earliest peri- should include family as well as ma-
od of life, that of infancy, before the better the chances ternal history. It is important to as-
ambulation begins. In order to de- of making a significant certain whether or not other mem-
tect an orthopedic problem at this bers of the family have lower ex-
stage of life, the podiatric practi-
change in the prognosis tremity orthopedic problems. Preg-
tioner must be familiar with both of that condition. nant women at both extremes of the
the method of performing a thor- age group, under 16 and over 30, are
ough lower extremity evaluation as Continued on page 162
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in the obstetric high-risk episodes, can indicate injury to
group, which may lead to neuro- the central nervous system. Birth
logic deficit in the newborn. Previ- weight and length of hospital
ous obstetric history, including num- stay is important and easily-ob-
ber of pregnancies, miscarriages, tained historical information.
birth weight, and health status of
other children, should be obtained. Examination of the Spine
A history of having taken any The infant is placed on his ab-
medicines or home remedies during domen. The hand is run lightly
over the spine,
and palpitation
for scoliosis and Figure 3: Polydactyly
kyphosis is per-
formed. Possible swelling on the back covered by
spina bifida is sought skin or sometimes by a thin mem-
(Figure 1). Congeni- brane. It is flaccid and capable of
tal scoliosis is associ- being transilluminated. There is a
ated with congenital failure of fusion of the vertebral
vertebral anomalies. arches with cystic distention of the
Some children with meninges. The swelling consists of
congenital scoliosis a herniation of dura and arachnoid,
show curvature at filled with cerebral spinal fluid. The
birth, but many do lower extremities may show no de-
not. The anomalies formity and normal spontaneous
and variations in de- movements can often be elicited in
velopment of the ver- all muscles in the lower limbs.
Figure 1: Examination of the lumbosacral region for
tebrae may be single There may be no abnormal reflexes
spina bifida
or multiple, and may or abnormal neurologic signs.
pregnancy as well as drug abuse, be associated with other anomalies, 2) In open myelomeningocele,
both narcotic and non-narcotic, is especially in the ribs, and are fre- the most common site is the lum-
important since they may affect the quently combined with spina bifida. bar or lumbosacral spine. In pa-
fetus and the newborn. Length of Minor abnormalities of develop- tients seen on the first day of life,
gestation information should be ment of the lubrosacral and sacral there is an oval area of red, glisten-
obtained because premature and region are common. Spina bifida oc- ing tissue constituting the dysplas-
post-mature infants are most at curs in one of about every 1,000 live tic portion of the spinal cord at the
risk. The mother's own measure of births. Minor degrees of spina bifida center of the lesion. Surrounding it
fetal activity is sometimes helpful affecting the fifth lumbar or first and attached to its edges is a thin
in assessing maturity and vigor of sacral vertebrae are seldom of any epithelial membrane that merges
the fetus. clinical significance. More severe peripherally with the skin. The skin
Intrapartum events, such as fetal abnormalities of development of is often thin or shows pigmenta-
heart rate, rupture of membranes, the vertebral column are often asso- tion in the region adjoining its
length of labor, and other complica- ciated with paralytic defects and de- junction with the membranous
tions of labor and delivery should formities in the lower limb. Verte- area. There is a failure of fusion of
be obtained. The history of the im- bral agenesis, though uncommon, verebral arches, and the spinal cord
has been seen to range is opened out as a neural plaque
from the absence of only that lies almost flush with the sur-
the lower coccygeal seg- face of the body.
ment to absence of lum- The lower limbs may be unde-
bar and sacral vertebrae. formed in about 50 percent of the
children born with myelomeningo-
Spina Bifida cele, or may show one or more of a
Spina bifida can be variety or deformities, depending
grouped into three clini- on cord level; at the hips, knees, or
cal entities: feet, including fixed or non-fixed
1) The first is simple flexion, adduction, and lateral rota-
meningocele, which may tion of the hip; fixed or limited
be present anywhere in flexion of the knee or fixed recura-
the spine, though it is tum; equinus, equinovarus, calca-
most common in the lu- neovarus, calcaneus, calcaneoval-
bosacral and sacral re- gus, equinovalgus, vertical talus de-
Figure 2: Ectrodactly combined with syndactyly gions. It presents as a Continued on page 163
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performed. The thigh is
turned in the externally
rotated position with
the hip abducted; if the
hip is dislocated, there
is a click as the femur
slides in and out of the
acetabulum. In young
infants, if the hip is all
the way out, the Or-
tolani sign may not be
Figure 5: Hip abduction is examined for limitation
obtained. Other clinical
of motion
signs of possible hip
Examination of the Lower dysplasia include the following: 1)
Extremities the inguinal crease is deeper on the
The infant is placed on his back normal side; 2) the buttock contour
and any gross abnormalities in the is flatter and wider on the involved
extremities are noted. These may side (appearance of a lopsided an-
include congenital absence of part chor); 3) the flexed knee height is
Figure 4: Evaluation of legs for exces- or all of the femur, fibula, or tibia, at different levels, lower on the in-
sive thigh skin folds that can indicate volved side.
ectrodactly (lobster claw foot in
a dislocated hip
which there is an absence of two or Radiologic and ultrasound ex-
formities, or clawing of the toes. three digits) (Figure 2), absence of amination in the infant should be
The deformity is frequently bilater- metatarsals or digits, syndactly, used to confirm the diagnosis.
al and symmetrical. polydactly (Figure 3), or fractures.
3) Closed myelomeningocele The infant is then placed on his Congenital Dislocation
and spinal bifida occulta present abdomen. A difference in the skin of the Hip
with a lipomatous or cystic folds of the two thighs should be There are three forms of con-
swelling, abnormal pigmentation, sought (Figure 4). The presence of genital dislocation of the hip. The
coarse hair formation, or a dermal excessive folds on one side is not a bony and cartilaginous tissues of
sinus on the lower back. The verte- completely reliable sign, but it does the acetabulum can be malformed
bral arches are unfused, but there is point to the possibility of a dislo- at birth resulting in congenital ac-
no gross distention of the cated hip on that side. etabular dysplasia. In this condition
meninges. The spinal cord and its The baby is then turned over the head of the femur is severely
roots may or may not be abnormal. on his back to see if the legs are displaced and the acetabulum rep-
It occurs most frequently at the equal in length. Hip motion is resented by a dimple on the side of
fifth lumbar or first sacral level. tested and any limitation of mo- the pelvis. Congenital dislocation
tion is determined (Figure 5). of the hip can also be secondary to
Piston mobility of the hips is a muscular or neuromuscular ab-
tested by pushing the thighs normality, as in myelomeningo-
up and down with the hip cele, or the dislocation can be due
flexed; mobility greater than a to capsular laxity.
half inch means that the hip is The range of internal and exter-
nal rotation of
the hip should
be tested. The
infant should
present with
greater external
than internal
hip rotation.
Greater internal
hip rotation is
associated with
femoral antetor-
sion which can
Figure 6: The foot is slightly externally ro- result in in-toe
tated on the leg when the knee is held in a gait. Any indica-
straight anterolateral position Figure 7: Evaluation of ankle plantarflexion Continued on page 164
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tion of spasticity, fracture, or angulation of the tibia can be a sign equinovarus.
other anomaly should also be of pending congenital pseu-
noted. doarthrosis of the tibia. There can Congenital Metatarsus Adductus
Knee motion is examined next. be a posterior angulation, which is Congenital metatarsus adductus
If the knee cannot be flexed, it may not as serious a deformity. Bowing or metatarsus varus (the latter
be a sign of posterior dislocation of of the tibia in the infant is present being a more severe form of the for-
the knee. If the knee cannot be ex- in achondroplasia. When the knee mer) is a condition in which the
tended, it may be a sign of spastici- of the newborn is held in a straight anterior part of the foot deviates
ty resulting from upper motor neu- anterolateral position, the foot will medially and there is a varus angu-
be found slightly exter- lation at the tarsometatarsal joints
nally rotated by not (Figure 10). The heel may be in
more that 10 degrees neutral or valgus position. When
(Figure 6). The absence the heel is in valgus, the varus de-
of this relationship formity of the forefoot is invariably
may indicate either in- severe. To diagnose this condition,
ternal or external tibia the V-finger test can be used. Place
torsion. the infant's foot between the first
In the normal foot two fingers and look for a C curve
of the newborn the (Figures 11a and b). Sometimes
heel is in neutral posi- there is only a varus of the first
tion in relation to the metatarsal where the big toe alone
ankle. On plantar-flex- is separated and curved inward
ion, there are 50 de- (metatarsus varus primus).
Figure 8: Evaluation of ankle dorsiflexion grees of motion from Metatarsus adductus problems
are usually
not noticed
before 4 to 8
weeks, unless
they are ex-
treme at birth.
In an antereo-
posterior ra-
diographic
view, there is
a varus devia-
tion of all five
metatarsals,
and the angle
Figure 9: (a) Determination of eversion of the foot (b) Determination of inversion of the foot between the
talus and cal-
the neutral position (Figure 7). The caneus (angle of kite) is often more
skin should not appear tight on the than 35 degrees. The incidence of
anterior aspect of the ankle and the congenital metatarsus adductus has
midtarsal region of the foot. There increased fourfold in the past 25
is 30-45 degrees of relative passive years.
dorsiflexion from the neutral right
angle position (Figure 8). The foot Calcaneovalgus Foot
can be everted and inverted pas- The type of flatfoot deformity
sively from the neutral position be- most frequently found at birth is
tween 20 to 30 degrees in each di- the calcaneovalgus foot. The foot
rection (Figures 9 a and b). lies in acute extension and slight
On radiographic examination, valgus. The dorsal surface of the
the following bones are visible: The foot is in contact with the anterior
talus, the calcaneus, the cuboid, all surface of the lower leg (Figure 12).
of the metatarsals, and all of the Dorsiflexion is practically absent at
phalanges except for the distal two birth and plantar flexion is limited
phalanges of the fifth toe. There are to the neutral position with the an-
four major congenital foot disor- terior soft tissue structures appear-
ders that produce a significant vari- ing tight and preventing further
Figure 10: Congenital metatarsus ad- ation from the normal foot. These plantar flexion of the foot (Figure
ductus conditions are metatarsus adductus, Continued on page 165
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in the rigid flatfoot.
Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
Talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)
constitutes about 25 percent for all
congenital anomalies seen in clin-
ics for crippled children, and occurs
once in each 700 to 1,000 live
births. It is twice as common in
males and bilateral in about 50 per-
cent of cases. The heel in this con-
dition is in an equinus position
with the tuberosity of the calcaneus
pointing cephalad, forming a con-
Figure 11: (a) “V”-finger test demonstration of a normal foot (b) “V”-finger
test demonstration of metatarsus adductus
spicuous prominence behind the
ankle joint (Figure 15). The heel
13). The heel, as well as the entire (congenital rigid flatfoot) is a con- and the forepart of the foot are
foot, is in a valgus position. The ra- dition that presents an appearance swung medially in inversion, with
diographic examination shows defi- at birth similar to congenital calca- supination of the forepart. The
nite mal-alignment of the visible neovalgus, and thus must be differ- forepart of the foot is adducted,
tarsal bones. In the lateral radio- entiated. The distinctive features of supinated, and flexed on the hind
gram of a normal foot, the line bi- congenital rigid flatfoot are as fol- part.
secting the talus transverses lows: 1) The foot has a C-shaped The total picture is one of equi-
through the upper half of the appearance and there is a valgus re- nus position of the entire foot with
cuboid and there is no overlap be- lationship of the rear portion of the varus position of the heel in rela-
tween the talus and calcaneus. foot with the mid and forefoot. 2) tion to the leg and varus position
In the calcaneovalgus foot, the The heel is not in valgus as in a cal- of the forepart of the foot in rela-
talus is plantar-flexed, and the line caneovalgus condition, but is in a tion to the heel (Figure 16). This
bisecting the talus extends below neutral position. 3) The heel is tilt- position of equinovarus is fixed and
the plantar surface of the cuboid. In ed downward in flexion. 4) The rigid and cannot be manually al-
addition, there is overlapping of foot is only in mild dorsiflexion, tered. A severe metatarsus adductus
the head of the talus and the ante- and if the foot is dorsiflexed com- may simulate a clubfoot, but shows
riorsuperior edge of the calcaneous. pletely, a convexity on the plantar no fixed varus or fixed equinus po-
surface is produced (rocker bottom sition of the heel and therefore the
Congenital Convex Pes Valgus deformity)5) (Figure 14) The foot is heel can be manually placed into a
Congenital convex pes valgus rigidly fixed, and cannot be easily valgus position and the foot easily
inverted on manipulation. 6) The dorsi-flexed.
head of the talus is palpable as a
medioplantar prominence, but it Neurological Evaluation
cannot be easily reduced as in the Limb symmetry, muscle bulk,
calcaneovalgus foot. tone, strength, and reflexes should
be compared on each
side, both proximally
and distally. Muscle
strength can be tested
in groups. In the lower
limbs L1, 2, 3 supply
the hip flexors (iliop-
soas), L4, 5, S1 inner-
vate the hip extensors
(glutei), L2, 3, 4 sup-
plies the knee extensors
(quadriceps), L5, S1, 2
innervate the knee flex-
ors (hamstrings), L4, 5
supplies ankle dorsi-
Figure 12: Congenital calcaneovalgus Figure 13: Limitation of plantar flexion in a calcaneo- flexion (tibialis anteri-
foot deformity valgus deformity Continued on page 166
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or), and S1, 2 plantar flexion tendon is due to fail-
(gastrocnemius). Ankle inversion ure of the leg to return
is supplied by L4 nerve root and ev- to the resting position.
ersion by L5, S1 root. This may occur in
chorea and is called a
Deep Tendon Reflexes pendular knee jerk. A
Individual deep tendon reflexes normal contraction
of the lower extremity should be with delayed relax-
performed as follows: ation of the knee may
occur in hypothy-
Patellar (Quadriceps) Reflex (Knee Jerk) roidism.
The leg is flexed to about mid-
way between contraction and relax- Achilles (Triceps Surae)
ation, approximately 120 degrees. Reflex (Ankle Jerk) Figure 16: Bilateral talipes equinovarus
One strikes the quadriceps tendon In young children,
just below the patella, and the leg the foot is held at right angles to Cerebellar damage will result in
jumps into extension. In very the leg, and the Achilles tendon is slurred speech, nystagamus, incoor-
strong reactions one may elicit the tapped. As the soleus and gastroc- dination in the upper and lower
patella-adductor reflex, in which nemius contract, the foot goes into limbs, and a wide based ataxic gait.
there is also a tendency to adduct plantarflexion. This reflex is gov- Lower motor neuron disorders
the thigh. Loss of the patellar reflex erned by the internal popliteal produce wasting, fasciculations
is referred to as Westphal's sign, nerve, and first and second sacral (spontaneous contraction of motor
where there is interference with the segments. units), hypotonia, weakness, ar-
reflex arc. The anterior crural nerve reflexia, and flexor plantar responses
and second, third, and fourth lum- UMN Damage without sensory changes, e.g., anteri-
bar segments are involved. Upper motor neuron (UMN) or horn cell or motor root diseases. ■
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with plantarflexion Staff Podiatrist
and inversion of the at the VA Hud-
feet. There may also be son Valley
lordosis and a rather Health Care
festinant precarious System and is
gait as is seen in cere- Adjunct Profes-
bral palsy. sor at NYCPM.
He is a Fellow
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of the Ameri-
basal ganglia produces can College of
tremor, increased tone Sports Medicine and Former Chair-
(rigidity), slowed man, Department of Orthopedic Sci-
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1) The most important reason 5) Which one of the following 10) Congenital metatarsus ad-
for examining the spine in a conditions is not an etiological ductus is a condition in which:
pre-walking infant is that: factor in creating a dislocated A) The forefoot deviates later-
A) Spinal abnormalities may hip? ally and is in varus
result in an asymmetric gait A) Congenitally short femur. B) The forefoot deviates me-
pattern and excessive B) Malformed acetabulum dially and is in valgus
pronation. C) Myelomeningocele C) The forefoot deviates me-
B) Scoliosis should be treat- D) Capsular laxity dially and is in varus
ed before the child starts to D) The forefoot deviates later-
walk. 6) Which one of the following is ally and is in valgus
C) Spinal abnormalities not an abnormal finding when
may be responsible for se- evaluating the internal and ex- 11) The heel position in a child
vere hip, leg, and foot ternal rotation of the hip? with congenital metatarsus ad-
deformities. A) Spasticity ductus is usually:
D) It promotes the appear- B) Greater internal rotation A) Neutral or valgus
ance to parents that you are than external rotation B) Slight varus
being thorough in your C) Greater external rotation C) Severe varus
examination. than internal rotation D) In equinus
D) Ecchymosis and swelling
2) Which one of the following 12) The type of flatfoot deformi-
spinal abnormalities is the most 7) A knee that cannot be flexed ty most commonly found in the
pathologic? on examination may indicate: infant is:
A) Kyphosis A) Severe ligamentous A) Convex pes valgus
B) Meningocele laxity B) Peroneal spastic flatfoot
C) Spina bifida occulta B) Spasticity C) Spastic equinovalgus
D) Open myelomeningocele C) Posterior dislocation D) Calcaneovalgus
D) Hypotonia
3) Ectrodactly is a congenital 13) The V-finger test is used to
foot deformity in which the 8) When the knee of an infant is diagnose which one of the fol-
foot presents with: held in a straight anterolateral lowing conditions?
A) One or more accessory position, the position of the foot A) Talipes equinovarus
digits. should be: B) Convex pes planovalgus
B) The absence of two A) Slightly externally rotated. C) Metatarsus adductus
or three digits and B) Slightly internally rotated. D) Calcaneovalgus
often their associated C) Externally rotated 13 to
metatarsals. 18 degrees. 14) Which one of the following, if
C) A severe equinus and D) Internally rotated 13 to 18 any, is NOT typical of the radio-
valgus deformity. degrees. graphic signs of the calcaneoval-
D) Gigantism of the toes. gus foot?
9) Which one of the following A) Plantar flexed talus
4) Asymmetry of the thigh represents an abnormal foot B) Overlapping of the head of
folds may be an indication of: range of motion in an infant? the talus and calcaneus
A) Cerebral palsy. A) Ankle dorsi-flexion 30 de- C) Line bisecting talus trans-
B) A dislocated hip. grees verses through upper half of
C) A lower motor neuron B) Ankle plantar-flexion 10 cuboid
disorder. degrees D) All above are radiographic
D) A talipes equinovarus C) Foot inversion 30 degrees signs of a calcaneovalgus foot.
deformity. D) Foot eversion 20 degrees Continued on page 168
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The Lower Extremity Orthopedic
Evaluation of the Infant
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Circle:
1. A B C D 11. A B C D
2. A B C D 12. A B C D
3. A B C D 13. A B C D
4. A B C D 14. A B C D
5. A B C D 15. A B C D
6. A B C D 16. A B C D
7. A B C D 17. A B C D
8. A B C D 18. A B C D
9. A B C D 19. A B C D
10. A B C D 20. A B C D
LESSON EVALUATION
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