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Review
. 2020 Feb;67(1):1-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.09.004.

Pediatric Orthopedic Examination

Monica Payares-Lizano  1 , Cassandra Pino  2
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Review

Pediatric Orthopedic Examination

Monica Payares-Lizano et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

This article serves as a guide for the pediatric orthopedic physical examination for newborn, children, and adolescents. The newborn physical examination is very unique and therefore is classified separately from the children and adolescent examination. The following pages should be used as an overview of the pediatric orthopedic physical examination and to provide normal parameters, guide a more focused approach that will improve proper diagnoses, and aid in developing a proper management plan. The art of examining a pediatric patient comes with time, and some helpful hints (look for the ♠) can improve the experience.

Keywords: Musculoskeletal examination; Pediatric orthopedic examination; Physical examination.

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