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orthopedics

The medical specialty concerned with preservation & restoration of the musculoskeletal system, especially but not limited to fractures. Contraindications: - screening hip ultrasounds to rule out developmental hip dislocation or hip dysplasia in low-risk infants [2] - radiographs, bracing, or surgery for children <= 7 years of age with simple in-toeing gait - custom orthotics or shoe inserts for children with minimally symptomatic or asymptomatic flat feet - MRI or computed tomography for most pediatric musculoskeletal disorder without appropriate clinical, lab, & radiographic exams - follow-up x-rays for buckle (or torus) fractures that are no longer painful [2]

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orthopedic cast (immobilizing cast) orthopedic disorder orthopedic surgery orthotics

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skeletal pin

General

medical specialty

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics-Section on Orthopaedics and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question. Released. Feb 12, 2018 http://www.choosingwisely.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AAP_SO-POSNA-Choosing-Wisely-List.pdf