5). Partial or full bursectomies wereperformed in all patients with symptomatic spurs orrecurrent triceps tendonitis in which evidence of concom-itant bursitis was found at operation. 2,14 The spur wasgenerally covered by at least a thin layer of triceps tendon,which was incised longitudinally.
The child should be carefully examined because. nonmusculoskeletal conditions can cause limping. Based on the most probable diagnoses suggested by the history and. physical examination, the appropriate use of laboratory tests and imaging studies can help confirm the diagnosis. (Am. Fam Physician. 2009;79(3):215-224.
Hypotonia, or poor muscle tone, is usually detected at birth or during infancy. If your infant has hypotonia, he or she may appear limp at birth and not be able to keep his or her knees and elbows slightly bent. Your child may continue to struggle with feeding and motor skills. Many different diseases and disorders cause the symptoms of hypotonia. It is easily recognizable because it affects muscle strength, motor nerves, and the brain. However, diagnosing the disease or disorder that is causing the problem can be challenging. Hypotonia is sometimes called floppy muscle syndrome.