hip conditions Flashcards
1
Q
what is trochanteric bursitis
A
inflammation of the bursa surrounding the greater trochanter
2
Q
trochanteric bursitis presentation
A
- pain on abduction of the hip
- tenderness and swelling over greater trochanter
3
Q
trochanteric bursitis management
A
- analgesia
- physiotherapy
- steroid injections
4
Q
risk factors for avascular necrosis
A
- steroids
- alcohol
- hyperlipidaemia
- intra-capsular hip fracture
- previous chemotherapy
5
Q
avascular necrosis diagnosis
A
x-ray (lytic zones giving hanging rope sign, femoral head collapse)
6
Q
avascular necrosis management
A
- pre-collapse: drill holes
- post-collapse: total hip replacement
