Biomechanics Final *Hip* Flashcards
In the hip, what is a common cause of DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease)?
Non-Congruencies of the acetabulum and the pelvis
Abnormal motor development may contribute to dysplasia, what can this affect?
This can affect the acetabular and/or femur
- This may cause adductor spasticity, Coxa Valga, and Excessive Anteversion.
Why is the Femoral Head important? What happens if there is a hip dislocation?
The femoral head is 2/3 sphere and has a ‘Fovea’ that is not covered with cartilage.
- This Fovea is an attachment site for the Ligamentum Teres.
- This ligament has specific biomechanical function, But carries blood supply to the femoral head
- A Hip Dislocation often results in Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
What is the Center Edge of the Acetabulum?
The Vertical line through the center of the femoral head and a line connecting the center of the femoral head and boney edge of the acetabulum.
The acetabular labrum deepens the acetabulum
Center Edge Angle = ~ depth of fossa
Where are Hip fractures common?
Hip fractures are almost always in the Femoral Neck
What are the Trabecular Systems?
“Zones of Weakness”, areas with decreased density
- Typically at the base of the femoral neck.
What are the two major trabecular systems that show primary transmission of forces?
- The Medial Compressive System
- The Lateral Tensile System
What are the Mechanisms of Hip Fractures?
- Tensile failure of superior aspect of femoral neck
- Compressive failure of inferior aspect of femoral neck
What is the result of the entire neck being within the joint capsule?
There is an increase of internal pressure, which increases blood pressure
- There is limited healing
- One of many types of compartment syndrome
Prescription of a Hip fracture usually involves what?
- Internal Fixation
- Arthroplasty
Why is the shape of the proximal femur important and what are two commonly identified features?
Its important because it usually acts as part of a closed kinetic chain
- Two commonly identified features are:
1. Angle of Inclination (Frontal Plane)
2. Angle of Anteversion (Transverse plane)
What is normal angle of inclination of the hip?
120 - 135°
What angle is Coxa Vara?
< 120°
What angle is Coxa Valga?
> 135°
What are potential impacts of Coxa Valga?
- Decrease in Abductor moment arm
- Increased risk of dislocation
- ‘Longer’ femur if coxa valga is unilateral
What are potential impacts of Coxa Vara?
- Increased risk of fracture
- ‘Shorter’ femur if coxa vara is unilateral
What is Anteversion? What is Retroversion?
The tendency towards “in-toeing”
- This has an increased risk of anterior dislocation with external rotation.
Retroversion is the opposite (Not that common):
Tendency towards “out-toeing”
increased risk of posterior dislocation with internal rotation
What is normal angle of anteversion?
8 - 15°
If there is a situation of a person in two scenarios, the first scenario being the person is in Excessive Anteversion and the other the person is in Excessive Anteversion with “In-Toeing”, which is better for Joint congruity?
Excessive Anteversion with “In-Toeing”
In Hip capsules and ligaments, when are capsules and ligaments relaxes and taut?
They are relaxed in Flexion and Taut in Extension
In terms of Capsules and Ligaments, what happens if the Line of Gravity (LOG) is posterior to the hip joint?
No flexor muscle activity is required to prevent extension
What does the Iliofemoral ligament resist/limit?
Extension and ER
What does Pubofemoral Ligament Resist/limit?
Extension, Abduction and ER
What does Ischiofemoral resist/limit?
Extension, Adduction, and IR
What happens when some one performs a split?
Splits require hip flexion
- Hip flexions ‘Reverse Action’ is Anterior Pelvic Tilt.
- Anterior Pelvic Tilt is typically accompanied by lumbar extension (Lordosis)
What happens if there is inflammation in the hip?
This will cause pain in the hip capsule and ligaments
- The preferred position is with hip in 60 to 90° of flexion
- Flexion is the “Loose Packed” position and its the more comfortable position
What degrees of hip flexion experiences the most amount of intracapsular pressure?
~120° of hip flexion, experiences ~400 mm HG of Intracapsular pressure
With Hip Flexion, what structure limit their ROM?
- Inferior Capsule
- Gluteus Maximus
- The stomach
(If someone has hip p! when fully flexing hip, it can potentially be a “Red Flag”, can be a problem with the internal organs of the pelvis)
With Hip Extension, what structures limit their ROM?
- Iliofemoral lig.
- Psoas Maj.
- Rectus Fem.
With Hip Abduction, what structures limit their ROM?
- Pubofemoral Lig.
- Adductor Brevis
- Adductor Longus