Hip and Knee Flashcards
What is the normal angle of inclination for the hip?
~125°
what is coxa valva?
pathological increased angle of inclination (>125°)
what is coxa vara?
pathological decreased angle of inclination (<125°)
what are some factors that can contribute to an increased risk of slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
high BMI
coxa vara
how does a high BMI and coxa vara increase the risk for slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Coxa vara results in the head and neck being closer to a right angle which decreases the dispersion of force resulting in more force coming down onto the head of the femur. A high BMI enhances that because it is even more force coming down.
what is considered a normal degree of anteversion at the hip?
8-20°
excessive anteversion reduces _________
hip stability
what is excessive anteversion associated with? (mobility)
increased hip IR
decreased hip ER
excessive retroversion may cause __________
hip impingement
excess retroversion is associated with what? (mobility)
increased hip ER
decreased hip IR
List some common acetabular abnormalities
- acetabular dysplasia
- coxa profunda (acetabular over coverage)
- anteversion
- retroversion
what is a CAM lesion?
extra bone at anterior-superior region of femoral head and neck junction
what is a pincer deformity?
abnormal bony extension of anterior lateral rim of acetabulum
what motions would provoke an impingement with either a CAM lesion or a Pincer deformity?
Hip IR with flexion
List structures that support the hip
- strong joint capsule
- iliofemoral ligament
- pubofemoral ligament
- Ischiofemoral ligament
- transverse acetabular ligament
- acetabular labrum
- ligamentum teres
which ligaments of the hip provide protection to blood vessels?
transverse acetabular ligament
ligamentum teres
what is the trabecular system? Why do we have it?
it is a structural adaptation to weight bearing.
it allows us to provide structural resistance to bending force
where is the joint capsule strong and weak at the hip?
strong = anterosuperiorly
weak = posterior and inferiorly (dislocations are more common in these directions)
what is the role of the acetabular labrum?
since it is wedge shaped it deepens concavity and improves congruency at the hip
acts as a seal to maintain negative intraarticular pressure
what motion can potentially injury the ligamentum teres?
excessive ER can strain/potentially tear it
describe the arthrokinematics of the hip during an OKC motion
Convex on Concave
opposite roll and slide
describe the arthrokinematics of hip IR/ER during an OKC motion
IR = anterior roll, posterior glide
ER = posterio roll, anterior glide
describe the arthrokinematics of the pelvic during an CKC movement
Concave on Convex
roll and glide in same direction
What osteokinematic movements are available at the pelvis?
A/P pelvic tilt
lateral pelvic tilt (pelvic hike/drop)
Forward/backward rotation
describe the motion of both the contralateral and ipsilateral femur when the pelvis is hiked to the R
ipsilateral (R) = adducted
contralateral (L) = abducted
describe the motion of both the ipsilateral and contralateral femur when the pelvis drops to the R
ipsilateral (R) = abduction
contralateral (L) = adduction
describe the open pack and capsular pattern of the hip joint
open pack = 30° flexion, 30° abduction, neutral to slight ER
capsular pattern: equal loss of IR w/flexion and abduction
what muscles help with performing an anterior pelvic tilt?
hip flexors
back extensors