Hip: DDx 6 Flashcards
hip lag sign: used to dx what?
damage to hip abductors
patient positioning for hip lag sign
- sidelying with affected leg on top
- examiner stabilizes pelvis with one hand and positions the other under the hip
- passive extension 10˚
- passive abduction 20˚
- maximal IR
- 45˚ knee ext
hip lag sign: once in start position, what is the pt asked to do?
hold the position actively while the examiner releases the leg
hip lag sign: (+) test
pt unable to keep the leg in the test position and the foot drops more than 10 cm
hip lag sign: sensitivity
Sn = 89%
hip lag sign: specificity
Sp = 95%
ITBS: s/s
- lateral hip, thigh, knee pain
- snapping ITB over greater trochanter
ITBS: onset
gradual onset, overuse
ITBS: special testing
(+) Ober
newer research shows this test may actually be better for hip joint capsule vs. ITB
ITBS: treatment strategies
- activity modification
- address faulty mechanics
- stretching/strengthening exercises
- ice massage
- NSAIDs
- footwear
- lumbar spine
myositis ossificans: development of bone in a muscle as a result of
- trauma
- may also be chronic in nature
myositis ossificans: type of trauma that typically causes
usually a contusion with a hematoma 2-4 weeks prior
myositis ossificans: s/s
- pain on palpation and with muscle movement
- noncapsular pattern
- ecchymosis may or may not be present
myositis ossificans: diagnosis made by
- radiographs
- US
myositis ossificans: treatment
- ice
- NSAIDs
- stretching
- surgery if conservative tx fails (watch for dec ROM and inc pain)