Ch 4 - MSK: Lower Extremity Fractures Flashcards
What are nonmodifiable risk factors for hip fracture?
■ ~60% > 75 yo
■ Females> males
■ Females 2 to 3:1 European Americans: African Americans
What are modifiable risk factors for hip fracture?
■ Alcohol and caffeine ■ Smoking ■ Steroids, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines ■ Malnutrition ■ Body weight below 90% of ideal
What is the incidence of VTE in hip surgery?
> 50% of unprotected patients
Risk of PE is highest during 2nd and 3rd week
What is the incidence of HO in hip surgery?
> 50% THA
What is the mortality rate of hip fracture?
20% to 30% after 1 year 40% after 2 years
What are the classification types of hip fractures?
Intracapsular
Intertrochanteric
Subtrochanteric
What is a Garden classification Stage 1 of intercapsular hip fractures?
Incomplete, nondisplaced with occasional valgus angulation
What is a Garden classification Stage 2 of intercapsular hip fractures?
Complete, nondisplaced, occasionally unstable
What is a Garden classification Stage 3 of intercapsular hip fractures?
Displaced with the hip joint capsule partially intact
What is a Garden classification Stage 4 of intercapsular hip fractures?
Displaced with the hip joint capsule completely disrupted
What is the clinical presentation of hip fractures?
Hip pain
ER > normal
Shortened limb on the affected side
What are surgical treatments for Garden classification Stage 1 and 2 intercapsular hip fractures?
Pins across the fracture site or a cannulated hip screw is used for stabilization
What are surgical treatments for Garden classification Stage 3 and 4 intercapsular hip fractures?
Replacement of the femoral head using cemented or noncemented hemiarthroplasty; total hip replacement or bipolar arthroplasty
What do bipolar hip implants consist of?
Femoral component that articulates by snap-fit into a cup that moves freely within the acetabulum
What are the post-op WB restrictions for Garden classification Stage 3 and 4 intercapsular hip fractures?
Cemented: immediate full WB
Uncemented: partial or full WB
Which THA approach is more prone to dislocation?
Posterior
What are the total hip precautions after posterior THA?
Avoid hip flexion over 90°, hip adduction past midline, and extreme hip IR
What chair type is preferred after posterior THA?
High height in order to reduce hip flexion and potential for posterior hip dislocation
What are the total hip precautions after anterior THA?
Avoidance of hip extension and ER
What is the most common type of hip fracture?
Intertrochanteric hip fracture