Hip Pain Flashcards
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome:
What is this also known as?
What sex is it commoner in?
Where may the pain radiate to?
How is it managed?
IT USUALLY SELF RESOLVES!
Trochanteric bursitis
Women - also common in younger people who are physically active.
The lateral side of the leg
Avoid aggravating activities
Apply ice pack
Simple analgesia
Weight loss
Hip impingement syndrome:
What is it?
What is it usually linked to?
What movement brings about the greatest pain?
A condition in which there is abnormal and wearing contact between the ball and socket of the hip joint. The result is increased friction during hip movements that may damage the joint.
Sports
Internal rotation
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head:
What drug which has many side effects, is a cause for this?
Steroids - there is no known reason
Where can hip pain be referred from?
Hip pain and joint pain
