Hip/Knee Mechanisms 10/22 Flashcards
Flexors of hip (which 5?) Where does Psoas Major inser? whats its innervation?
- Include psoas major, iliacus, pectineus, rectus femoris and sartorius muscles
**Psoas Major Muscle: **
- Originates on the sides of T12-L5 vertebrae, associated intervertebral disks and the transverse processes of L1-L5
Inserts into lesser trochanter of femur - Innervated by lumbar nn. L1,2,3
- Dysfunction of this muscle frequently seen with low back pain and hip problems
- Increased tension limits hip extension
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Commonly tight with low back pain
Pain can be referred to the anterior hip or thigh
Hip Ligaments
Iliofemoral ligament (Y ligament)
Ishiofemoral ligament
Ligamentum teres capitis femoris
- these ligaments help guide and limit hip motion - can become stretched/lax with improper use
- Dislocation of the hip damages the joint capsule, ligaments and blood supply and may result in the development of avascular necrosis of the head of the femur
Extensor muscles? Gluteus Maximus? Innervation and Insertion/Origin?
- Gluteus Maximus, hamstring muscles (semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris)
- if these muscles are tense they will frequently limit hip flexion
**Gluteus Maximus muscle: **
- Origin is widespread and includes posterior gluteal line of ilium, iliac crest, aponeurosis of erector spinae, sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament and fascia covering gluteus medius
- Insert into iliotibial tract of fascia latae
- Innervated by L5, S1 and S2 (inferior gluteal nerve)
- May become weak and inhibited with prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyle and may need to be strengthened with rehabilitative exercises
Abductors of Hip? Gluteus Medius? Dysfunction of what is commonly seen with lateral hip and lateral knee pain?
Include gluteus medius and minimus, tensor fascia lata and sartorius muscles
Dysfunction of tensor fascia lata frequently seen with lateral hip and lateral knee pain
Gluteus medius muscle
- Originates on the upper outer ilium
- Inserts into greater trochanter
- Innervated by L5 and S1 (superior gluteal nerve)
Adductors of hip? Adductor longus muscle?
Include adductors longus, brevis and magnus, obturator externus and gracilis muscles
Adductor longus muscle
- Originates on anterior aspect of pubis
- Inserts into middle third of femur
- Innervated by L2, L3 and L4 (obturator nerve)
- tightness frequently results in an inferior pubc symphysis shear (dysfunction of symphsis pubis)
- freq. seen with persisten groin pulls
Internal rotators of hip? gluteus minimus?
Include tensor fascia lata, gluteus minimus and medius muscles
Gluteus minimus
- Originates from outer surface of ilium and greater sciatic notch
- Inserts into greater trochanter
- Innervated by L5 and S1 (superior gluteal nerve)
External rotators of hip? Piriformis muscle?
Include obturators, gemelli, quadratus femoris, gluteus maximus, sartorius and piriformis muscles
Piriformis:
- Originates on anterior surface of sacrum, gluteal surface of ilium, capsule of sacroiliac joint and sometimes sacroiliac and sacrotuberous ligaments
- Inserts into greater trochanter of femur
- Innervated by S1 and S2
- Tightness will decrease hip internal rotation and may irritate the sciatic nerve
What is hip dysfunction frequently assosiated with?
- Frequently associated with decreased hip extension due to psoas major muscle tension and decreased internal rotation due to piriformis muscle tension.
Signs of torn acetabular labrum?
sharp, deep pain in the anterior thigh and/or groin.
Worsens when rising from a seated to standing position. May also “click” with motion.
Suspect injury to this with hip injuries that are nonresponsive to conservative treatment
Best imaged with MRI
- will need surgery if nonresponsive to conservative care!
What is the first motion lost with intraarticular hip problems?
With intraarticular hip problems (fracture or degenerative joint disease), the first motion lost is typically internal rotation!
What are major motions of knee? What glide is internal rotation? external rotation?
- flexion and extension
- minor fliding motions of tibial plateau
- Anterior/posterior gliding
- Medial/lateral gliding
- Internal rotation with posterolateral gliding
- External rotation with anteromedial gliding
Why does knee passively lock during full extension?
due to medial rotation of the femoral condyles on the tibial plateau
Knee ligaments?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - anterior drawer test, lachman test
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) - posterior drawer test
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)-
- Valgus test: move ankle laterally, knee medially - laxity indicates injury
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
- Varus Test: move knee laterally, ankle medially - laxity indicates injury
grade 1 and 2 (partial tears) are treated with OMM/rehab
complete tears, grade 3, require surgical repair/reconstruction
Menisci? what may indicate a severe tear? what indicates a lateral/medial tear?
Crescent-shaped plates of fibrocartilage found on the articular surface of the tibia
- provide some stability
- play role in shock absorption
- provide proprioceptive feedback regarding joint motion
- Outer 1/3 – vascular and more likely to heal
- Inner 1/3 – avascular and less likely to heal
Joint locking may indicate a very significant meniscal tear and is an indication for an MRI and probable surgery. You can have a less severe meniscal tear without joint locking!
Lateral joint line tenderness or palpable tissue texture changes may indicate a lateral meniscal tear
Medial joint line tenderness or tissue texture changes may indicate a medial meniscal tear
Tenderness in the popliteal fossa may indicate a tear of the posterior horn of either meniscus
What are some PCM tests for Meniscal tears?
Thessalys test: have patient do rotation while standing, creating grind on menismus * most sensitive *
McMurrays test: internal and external rotation of knee while joint is flexed