Hip Disorders (2) Flashcards
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 0-2?
Congenital dislocations
Septic arthritis
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 4-8?
Perthes disease
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 9-15?
SCFE and Apophysitis
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 14-25?
Osteochondritis dissecans
Overuse injury
Strains
Osteitis pubis
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 30-50?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the general hip diagnosis for ages 55+
DJD and hip fractures
What is the linkage between hip fractures and hospitalizations?
2nd leading cause of hospitalizations in older adults
What is the association between hip fracture and deep vein thrombosis?
Those who have hip fracture are at a high risk for deep vein thrombosis
What is the primary mechanism for hip fracture?
Pre operative traction
Pre operative antibiotics
Early surgery
What does pre operative antibiotics decrease?
Deep tissue infections and UTI
What does getting surgery 24-48 hours after the fracture decrease?
decreased risk of mortality and pressure ulcers
What percentage of hip fractures are at the femoral neck?
45%
What percentage of hip fractures are intertrochanteric?
45%
What percentage of hip fractures are subtrochanteric?
10%
What may be required with a femoral neck fracture?
Hemi-arthroplasty