Hip Pain/Exam Flashcards
What can you palpate on the hip?
Iliac crest at L4, ASIS, greater trochanter, pubic tubercle
Trochanteric Bursitis
Presentation: lateral hip pain, especially when laying on affected side; localized tenderness over greater trochanter
Osteonecrosis of hip
decreased blood supply to hip
Presentation: groin pain, pain with activity, pain at rest
Management: medications, osteotomy, grafting, surgical fixation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
idiopathic avascular necrosis of hip; affects children
Presentation: acute onset of pain w/ limping, decreased ROM or stiffness
Management: non weight bearing w/ sling; surgery
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
femoral epiphysis has slipped posteriorly
Presentation: obese adolescent presents w/ hip pain w/ limping and impaired internal rotation
Management: non-weight bearing w/ crutches or wheelchair; refer to orthopedic surgeon
Femoroacetabular Impingement
abnormal contact between anterior femoral head and acetabular rim
Presentation: pain w/ increased prolonged sitting, leaning forward
Management: physical therapy, intra-articular injection, arthroscopy
Acetabular Labral Tear
Presentation: anterior hip pain with activity
Management: joint injection, hip arthroscopy
Septic Arthritis
infection of joint
Presentation: pain in joint along w/ fever, inflammation at joint, decreased ROM
Management: broad spectrum antibiotics
Piriformis Syndrome
entrapment of sciatic N.
Presentation: buttock pain and parasthesia; wallet sign (pain when sitting on wallet)
Management: physical therapy, nerve pain medications
Meralgia Paresthetica
compression of lateral femoral cutaneous N. passing through inguinal L.
Presentation: numbness/tingling or decreased sensation over lateral hip and thigh
Management: conservative therapy, nerve block
Hip Flexion (knee straight)
90
Hip Flexion (knee flexed)
120-135
Hip Extension
15-30
Hip Internal rotation
30-40
Hip External rotation
40-60
Hip Abduction
45-50