Hip Clinical Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Give some risk factors for OA of the hip.
A
Obesity Sedentary lifestyle Female Genetics Previous injury
2
Q
What is eburnation?
A
Vascular invasion, increased cellularity and thickening of sub-chondral bone at areas of pressure.
Shows as subchondral sclerosis on an X-ray
3
Q
How does the lower limb present in a #NOF?
A
Shortened
Abducted
Externally Rotated
4
Q
How will the limb present in a posterior dislocation?
A
Shortened
Adducted
Internally Rotated
Flexed