Saturday, November 17, 2012

Hammer toe vs. Claw Toe vs. Mallet Toe





Picture is obtained from McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Many people are confused about the difference of a hammer toe vs. a claw toe vs. a mallet toe.

Picture A is a Hammer toe.
- Flexion contracture at the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
- Extension contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint ( closest to the toe nail).

(Flexion - point to bottom of foot)
(Extension - point to the top of the foot)
   

Picture B is a Claw toe.
- Flexion contracture at the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
- Flexion contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint ( closest to the toe nail). 

Picture C is a Mallet toe.
- Flexion contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint Only. 

OCPodiatry.com

 

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Developmental Milestones in an Infant - Toddler, 3 months to over 2 years.



The information provided will be of education purpose for the parent. This is a rough guide to see when your child should hit their milestones. Do not be alarmed if they do it a little early or a little late. Please talk to your Pediatrician if you have concerns. 

Developmental Milestones 3-6 months
       Rolling
      Rolling supine to sidelying - 3 months (range 2-4 months)
      Prone to supine -  5 months
      Supine to prone -  6 months
       Prone
      Prone on elbows - 4 months (range 3-5 months)
      Prone on extended arms – 5 months (4-6 months)
       Crawling (commando) and pivoting in prone – 5 months
       Supine hands to knees and feet 5 months (4-6 months)
       Sitting
      Propped sitting 5 months (range 5-6 months)
      Ring sitting with full trunk extension and arms in high guard – 6 months (5-7 months)

Developmental milestones 7-12 months
       Independent sitting – 8 months (7-9 months)
       Quadruped and pull to stand – 8 months (range 7-9 months)
       Creeping – 10 months (9-11 months)
      Creeping versus crawling
       Pull to stand and lowering self  - 10-12 months – average is 10 months
       Cruising – 10 months (9-11 months)
       Pull to stand through half kneel  - 12 months (11-13 months)

Developmental Milestones 12-18 months
       Walking independently – 12 months (10-15 months)
       Squatting to retrieve object from floor -  10-15 months
       Creeping up stairs – 15 months (range 14-18 months)
       Walking up stairs – 18 months (16-20 months)
       Attempts to kick a ball – 18 months
       Climbing 12-24 months

Developmental Milestones 2 years and up
       Jumping from bottom step – 2 years old
       Jumps two feet off of floor – 28 months
       Kicks a ball 2-3 years old
       Running 2-3 years old
       Hopping on one foot – 3 years old
       Galloping – 4 years old
       Skipping – 6 years old 

Written by Lynda Kolodenker, PT, DPT