Hip complaint Flashcards
What is the most common in newborns?
Hip dysplasia
How do you test for hip dysplasia and what are you looking for?
Use the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers to test for hip dislocation and you may feel or hear a hip clunk when it dislocates
What is common in boys 3-12 yo?
Perthe’s Disease (Legg-Calve-Perthe’s Disease)
What happens with Perthe’s Disease?
The blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted and then femoral head necroses and possibly fractures; it will eventually reform but it will be an odd shape and can result in osteoarthritis
What are the signs and symptoms of Perthe’s Disease?
Limping and stiffness in hip/groin
What is common in obese boys 8-15 yo?
SCFE (Slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
What happens with SCFE?
The growth plate is damaged and the femoral head slips with respect to the rest of the femur - may be associated with a growth spurt
What are the signs and symptoms of SCFE?
Impaired internal rotation = leg rotated outward
What is most common in people 30-50 yo?
AVN - Avascular Necrosis
What is Avascular Necrosis?
Very similar to Perthe’s Disease but in adults; limited blood supply to femoral head causes it to die and fracture
What can also cause avascular necrosis?
Long time alcohol or steroid use
What is more common in middle - aged women, obese, who overuse or injure their hip?
Trochanteric Bursitis
What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
Inflammation of the bursa; symptoms include pain on the outside of hip and pain when walking up stairs or laying on affected side
Describe osteoarthritis of the hip
Most common in people over 60;
Breakdown of cartilage, narrowing joint space, formation of bony spurs
Symptoms = pain after use or inactivity
What is FAI
Femoral Acetabular Impingement
- Hip joint not shaped normally
