Hip: DDx 5 Flashcards
pudendal neuralgia: involves the terminal branches of these nerves
S2-4 from the sacral plexus
pudendal neuralgia: where does the nerve become entrapped?
- between sacrotuberal and sacrospinous ligaments
- within the pudendal canal
- as it crosses the falciform process of the sacrotuberal ligament
pudendal neuralgia: buttock pain from the pudendal nerve will be witnessed where?
lower inner gluteal quadrant
pudendal neuralgia: buttock pain on the lower inner gluteal quadrant and typically accompanied by
pain or burning in the perineal area
pudendal neuralgia: pain or burning sensation in the perineal area worsens with which activity
sitting
pudendal neuralgia: pain or burning sensation in the perineal area improves with which activity
standing
pudendal neuralgia: symptoms may be due to issues related to…
- childbirth
- pelvic surgery
- skeletal abnormalities
pudendal neuralgia: in addition to anatomical changes, may also be elicited during these activities
bicycling - too narrow saddle pressing against the pudendal nerves within the pudendal canal
pudendal neuralgia: nonoperative treatments
- relaxation of pelvic floor muscles
- implementing strategies to minimize compression
pudendal neuralgia: this can ease discomfort in sitting
use of sacral sitting pad with perineal cutout
pudendal neuralgia: avoiding these can reduce irritation from the sacrospinous ligament
avoiding deep squatting and sustained sitting with greater hip flexed postures
pudendal neuralgia: neural mobilization
not possible due to its location and course
pudendal neuralgia: other management if conservative care not successful
- local nerve blocks
- steroid injections
bursitis: 3 major types in the hip
- iliopsoas
- ischiogluteal
- trochanteric
What is a bursa?
fluid filled sac that decreases friction between structures of movement