Avascular Necrosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Avascular Necrosis?
A
Impaired blood supply to the femoral head
2
Q
What ROM is decreased in AVN?
A
Decreased: Flexion, IR and Abduction
Capsular Pattern Essentially
3
Q
Diagnostic tests to confirm diagnosis?
A
Bone Scans
CT or MRI
4
Q
Symptoms of AVN?
A
- Pain in groin or thigh
- Point tenderness with palpation at the hip joint
- Coxalgic Gait
5
Q
What is coxalgic gait?
A
Upper trunk lean towards the affected side (without hip drop)
6
Q
What medication is contraindicated for use in this population?
A
Corticosteroids, as this may be a causative factor.
