Hip Clinical Presentations Flashcards
what are the 2009 ACPM recommendations for osteoporosis?
- Screening for risk factors among individuals > 50 yo
- BMD testing for females ≥ 65 yo and males ≥ 70 yo
- Younger post-menopausal women and men aged 50-69 with 1 major or 2 minor risk factors
at least 90% of hip fractures are sustained by individuals in what age range?
> 65 yo
surgery within how many hours of sustaining a hip fx is considered a positive prognostic indicator?
48 hrs
what are 5 negative prognostic indicators with hip fx? (hint: “a mini male ate 2 ants”)
- male
- over 86 yo
- 2+ comorbidities
- anemia
- mini mental test score ≤ 6/10
prognosis of hip fx is based on what 5 things?
- Displaced vs non-displaced
- Comminution
- Vascular integrity
- Reduction
- Fixation
people who sustain a hip fx are at high risk for what?
thrombosis/embolism
what should you look out for with a femoral neck fx?
AVN and non-union
which type of femoral neck fx is more stable: compression fx or tension fx?
compression
where is severe pain likely to be located after a hip fx?
groin and anterior thigh
what age group is most at-risk for AVN of the femoral head?
30-50 yo
what symptoms are associated with AVN of the femoral head?
- deep groin/anterior hip pain
- buttock pain
- knee pain
why is knee pain associated with AVN of the femoral head?
obturator nerve referral to medial knee
what motion is especially painful in someone with AVN of the femoral head?
IR
what are 3 prognostic indicators for AVN of the femoral head?
- extent of lesion
- location
- bone marrow edema presence
what are 5 common symptoms of hip OA?
- buttock/groin/thigh/knee pain
- “C-sign”
- hip stiffness (greater following prolonged sitting/inactivity)
- difficulty with donning pants, socks, shoes
- stair ambulation limitations