Hip

Question 1

where does hip pathology typically produce pain

Answer 1

in the groin which radiates to the knee

Question 2

what is the reason for the referred pain from hip to knee

Answer 2

obturator nerve supplying both joints

Question 3

hip pathology can also cause buttock pain along with which other conditions

Answer 3

lumbar spine and SI joint problems

Question 4

hip problems can present purely with knee pain yes or no

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

what conditions present with purely knee pain

Answer 5

SUFE

Question 6

what is usually the first movement to go in hip pathology

Answer 6

internal rotation

Question 7

what movements can exacerbate hip pain

Answer 7

rotational

Question 8

what is the reason for a positive Trendellenburg sign

Answer 8

altered hip biomechanics or weakness from chronic disuse or abductor weakness (gluteus medius and minimus)

Question 9

what can cause shortening of the lower limb

Answer 9

severe OA, Perthes, SUFE or AVN (or fracture)

Question 10

what else can cause groin pain

Answer 10

hernia (inguinal or femoral), tendonitis (especially adductor tendon), pubic symphysis dysfunction or a high lumbar disc prolapse (with L1/2 radiculopathy although very rare)