Hip and Ankle/Foot Flashcards
Causes of AVN
Trauma EtOH Steroid use RA Sickle cell "Bends"
HPI of AVN
Progressive groin pain
Achy or throbbing
Decreased ROM due to pain
PE of AVN
Pain c ROM of hip
Dec ROM
Antalgic gait
What will X-ray show in AVN?
First X-rays may be nl
First X-ray change will be crescent sign
What imaging needs to be done to diagnose AVN?
MRI
Tx for AVN
Protected WB Discontinue EtOH/steroids Bone grafting Fibular grafting Replacement
How does AVN present in children?
Leg-Calve-Perthes dz
-Idiopathic osteonecrosis in children
History of limping that worse with activities, groin/hip pain
Dec ROM of hip
Characteristics of hip dislocation
90% posterior
High energy trauma
Other associated injuries
Hx/PE components of a hip dislocation
Unable to move/WB
Shortened, internally rotated, and flexed
N/V exam
Tx of hip dislocation
CR vs open
ALWAYS get post-reduction films
What are the types of hip fxs?
Intrascapular (femoral neck) fx
Intertrochanteric fx
Subtrochanteric fx
RFs of hip fxs
Age Female Smoking Diet Medications Neuropathies EtOH
Components of hip fxs
Fall/trauma cause Inability to WB Groin pain Leg is shortened and externally rotated Unable to straight leg raise
Hx components of OA
Gradual onset Groin pain May refer to knee Worse with activity Limp/stiffness
PE components of OA
Decreased ROM of hip (internal rotation)
Antalgic gait
Weakness in hip muscles
X-ray findings in OA
Joint space narrowing
Subchondral cysts
Sclerosis
Bone spurs
Tx for OA
Tylenol NSAIDs Activity modification Assistance devices Low-impact exercise Strengthening Injections (intra-articular)
Hx components of trochanteric bursitis
Inflammation of bursa Lateral hip pain Night pain Unable to lie on side Pain with activity
PE components of trochanteric bursitis
Pain over greater trochanter
Tight IT band
Rest of exam is usually nl
Tx for trochanteric bursitis
NSAIDs
Injection
PT
Modifications (i.e., sleep with pillow btwn legs)
What is nl ROM for the ankle joint?
15 degrees dorsiflexion
55 degrees plantarflexion
Slap gait
Weakness of foot/ankle dorsiflexors
Hear slap during walk
Drop foot gait
Anterior tibial weakness or peroneal nerve palsy (sciatic)
Difficulty clearing toes
Trendelenburg gait
Weakness of hip abductors (superior gluteal n.)
If bilateral- waddling
Where does the posterior tibial tendon run?
Behind medial malleolus
What does posterior tibial tendon dysfunction look like?
Ankle suppination
Too many toes
Pes cavus
High arch
Pes planus
Low arch
Claw toe
Hyperextension of MTP joint and flexion of IPs
Causes: DM, RA
Hammer toe
PIP flexed, DIP extended
Caused by improper shoes
Mallet toe
PIP extended, DIP flexed
Caused by improper shoes
Tx for toe deformities
Splints
Good shoes
Stretching
Surgery
Hallux valgus
Bunion
Lateral deviation of great toe at MTP joint
F > M (high-heeled tight shoes: higher risk)
Severity based on degree