Hip Flashcards
What is a cheilectomy?
surgical removal of osteophytes
What is an anthroscopic debridement?
removal of dead tissue from the joint
Where can cartilage regeneration be used?
In small, discrete lesions on the knee and ankle
What is an excision arthroplasty?
Removal of the joint
What is arthrodesis?
Surgical fusion in position of function
What is an osteotomy?
Surgical realignment
What is a joint replacement called?
Arthroplasty
What investigations are done in GP if PC is sore hip?
ESR/viscosity FBC Ca Alk Phos X-ray only if relevant
What are red flag symptoms for hip pain?
Night pain
Loss of function
Extremes of ages
Where does hip pain usually affect?
Pain in the groin which radiates to the knee
Why does hip pain radiate to the knee?
The obturator nerve supplies both joints
True or False
Hip fractures are the most common complication of osteoporosis
True
Why are hips difficult to DEXA scan?
Previous fractures
Difficult positioning
How much vitamin D is given to women >65 ?
20 micrograms
What bisphosphonate is commonly given to osteoporotic patients?
Alendronate
