Common disorders of the Hip Flashcards
What are some Common Disorders of the Hip
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
- Gluteal tendinopathy
Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Impingement
Labral Tear
What characterises osteoarthritis
Progressive loss of articular cartilage
Characterised by worsening pain and stiffness of the affected joint
Limiting everyday life
What is Trochanteric bursitis
Inflammation of the Fluid-filled sac sandwiched between hip abductors and ITB (the trochanteric bursa)
What is epidemiology of Trochanteric bursitis
F>M
What is aetiology of Trochanteric bursitis
Trauma
Over-use
Abnormal movements
Local problem - Muscle wasting following surgery - Total Hip Replacement - Osteoarthritis
Where do you feel for tenderness in Trochanteric bursitis
Tenderness at Greater Tuberosity
What is the presentation of Trochanteric bursitis
Pain
- Point tenderness
- Lateral hip
What investigations are used for Trochanteric bursitis
X-ray
MRI
Ultrasound
What is treatment for Trochanteric bursitis
NSAIDs Relative rest / Activity modification Physiotherapy - Correct posture, abnormal movements - Stretching - Strengthen muscles around joint Injection - Corticosteroids
Surgery
- Bursectomy (Rarely required)
What is Avascular necrosis
Death of bone due to loss of blood supply
What is Epidemiology of avascular necrosis
Males > Females Average age 35-50 years old 80% = bilateral - May be offset in time 3% = multifocal - 3 or more joints
What are risk factors of avascular necrosis
Trauma
Systematic
Where in particular can trauma occur and cause vascular necrosis
Injury to femoral Intracapsular fracture
Intracapsular fracture
What systematic conditions can cause vascular necrosis
Hypercoaguable states Steroids Haematological - Sickle Cell Disease - Lymphoma - Leukaemia Caisson’s disease Alcoholism Ideopathic
What are symptoms of avascular necrosis
Insidious onset of groin pain Pain with stairs, walking uphill and impact activities Limp Examination Largely normal May replicate early arthritis - Reduced range of motion (partic internal rotation) - Stiff joint