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The Pediatric History and Physical Examination

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With some exceptions, the history and physical examinations must be tailored to pediatric patients. The historian is usually not the patient. Specific techniques are discussed to insure reliable information. Also discussed are the chief complaint, past medical history, developmental history, family history, and systems review. The physical examination begins with vital signs, the general physical examination, and the special aspects of the lower extremity physical examination with special emphasis on range of motion evaluation. Tables are provided to cover Apgar scores, developmental milestones, temperature conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit, definition of fever, cranial nerve examination, superficial and deep tendon reflexes, postural reflexes, and lower extremity dermatomes.

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  1. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Maywood, IL, USA

    Edwin J. Harris

  2. Rosiland Franklin University of Health Sciences, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Department of Podiatric Surgery and Applied Biomechanics, North Chicago, IL, USA

    Edwin J. Harris

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  1. Williamsburg Regional Hospital, Kingstree, SC, USA

    Michelle L. Butterworth

  2. Steward - St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brighton, MA, USA

    John T. Marcoux

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Harris, E.J. (2020). The Pediatric History and Physical Examination. In: Butterworth, M., Marcoux, J. (eds) The Pediatric Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29788-6_1

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