Hip Flashcards
1
Q
what can go wrong in the hip?
A
altered mechanics block to movement failure of bone degeneration injury
2
Q
what do you do for an arthritic hip?
A
osteotomy
THR
3
Q
what are the indications for a THR?
A
- reduced walking distance
- pain not controlled by analgesics
- night pain
- impairment of activities of daily living
- impairment of hobbies
4
Q
what is first line treatment of an arthritic hip?
A
weight loss
analgesics
physiotherapy
5
Q
what are the possible complications of a THR?
A
- blood loss
- DVT/PE
- nerve damage
- dislocation
- medical complications
6
Q
how can trochanteric bursitis be treated?
A
conservatively +/- injections
usually self limiting
