16: Approach To Hip Complaint

Question 1

Which joint is most common to get SA?

Answer 1

Knees

Question 2

Common organisms that causes SA in healthy individuals

Answer 2

Staph aureus, strep aureus

Question 3

Common organism that causes SA in sexually active pts

Answer 3

Gonorrhea

Question 4

Three organisms that commonly cause SA in immunocompromised pts

Answer 4

Gram negative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi

Question 5

Common mechanisms of injury that can cause SA

Answer 5

Hematogenous spread to joint, bite, trauma, exposure during joint surgery

Question 6

How to differentiate piriformis syndrome compared to lumbar radicular sx and sciatica or disc herniation

Answer 6

1. Piriformis syndrome rarely has weakness and numbness

2. Exacerbated with active external hip rotation

Question 7

Most serious fall injury for elderly individuals

Answer 7

Hip fracture

Question 8

Leading cause of injury deaths and disability among older adults

Answer 8

Fall-related injuries

Question 9

Which populations are most likely to experience hip fractures

Answer 9

Women 85+ 10x more likely than women in 60’s, white women 65+