Hip conditions

Question 1

Avascular necrosis - Hip ROM

Answer 1

decreased in flexion, IR, and abduction

Question 2

Coxa vara

Answer 2

angle of femoral neck with shaft of femur is less than 115

Question 3

Coxa valga

Answer 3

angle of femoral neck with shaft of femur is more than 125

Question 4

Coxa vara usually results from a defect in

Answer 4

ossification of head of femur

Question 5

Coxa vara and valga may result from

Answer 5

necrosis of femoral head with septic arthritis

Question 6

Trochanteric bursitis - condition that is common in those with

Answer 6

RA

Question 7

Iliotibial band tightness/friction disorder - results in inflammation of

Answer 7

trochanteric bursa

Question 8

Piriformis syndrome - piriformis mm is what

Answer 8

an ER of hip and can be overworked with excessive pronation of foot causing abnormal femoral IR

Question 9

Piriformis syndrome - tightness of piriformis mm can result in

Answer 9

compression of sciatic nerve and/or sacroiliac dysfunction

Question 10

Piriformis syndrome - s/s include

Answer 10

Restriction in IR
Pain with palpation of piriformis mm
Referral of pain to post thigh
Weakness in ER, positive piriformis test
Uneven sacral base