Hip Patholgies management Flashcards
Pathologies, traumas, and syndromes of the hip are divided into 3 categories
- strains & tendinopathies
- bursitis
- syndrome
Syndromes of the hip
- iliotibial band syndrome
- trochanter major pain syndrome
- piriformis syndrome
- capsular tension
Bursitis examples
- greater trochanteric bursitis
- iliopsoas / iliopectineal bursitis
- ischial bursitis
Strain and tendinopathy examples
- hamstring strain
- strain and tendinopathies of the adductor muscles
- gluteus medius strain
- athletic pubalgia
Pathology of the hip can be classified into 3 groups, what are they ?
- intra articular
- extra articular
- hip mimickers
Examples of intra articular hip pathology
- osteoarthritis
- avascular necrosis
- femoroacetabular impingement
- chondral defects
- ligamentum teres tears
- acetabular labral tears
Examples of hip mimickers
- athletic pubalgia
- osteitis pubis
- lumbar radiculopathy
Tendinitis definition
Widespread degeneration of tissues rather than inflammation
What are the benefits of cryotherapy in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathies ?
- decreases capillary blood flow
- preserves deep tendon oxygenitation saturation
- facilitates venous capillary outflow
P R I C E stands for
Protection, rest, Ice, compression, elevation
Protocols of strains in the hip
- PRICE
- NSAIDS
- WHIRPOOL
- US
- Gentle exercise & stretches & hot
Start doing gentle hamstring stretches after a few weeks when the pain has started to subside, this should be followed by a program of gentle exercise such as walking, cycling, and hamstring strengthening exercises. True or False
False, a few days
What are the possible causes of piriformis syndrome ?
- herniated disk
- Spinal stenosis
- infection or injury
- fat wallet syndrome
In patients with piriformis syndrome, EMG results will be normal for muscles proximal to the piriformis muscle and abnormal for muscles distal to it, true or false
True
What are physical therapy methods used in piriformis syndrome ?
- ROM, strengthening, and aerobic exercises
- stretching exercises & techniques
- heat or cold therapy
- ultrasound
- iontophoresis or sonophoresis
- BTX-A injection
Greater Trochantaric pain syndrome consists of what
Gluteal tendinopathies (medius & minimus) + throcantaric bursitis
What are protocols for treating hip bursitis ?
- rest until there is no pain
- apply ice to the area
- run only on flat and even surfaces
what are the rehabilitation phases of trochanteric bursitis ?
Phase I: pain relief, protection, and a progressive return to sport
phase II: restoring normal ROM and strength + treat comorbidities (such as osteoarthritis & labral tears)
Phase III: restoring full function
When in phase II of throcanteric bursitis rehab, restoring normal ROM and strength also means restoring muscle length, resting tension, muscle strength and endurance, proprioception, balance and gait. True or False
True
What kind of testing can we use to differentiate between piriformis syndrome and intervertebral disc herniation ?
(EMG) neurophysiologic testing
What are medical methods of treatment for glueteal tendinopathy ?
- anti inflammatory agents
- corticosteroids
- topical glyceral trinitrate patches
- Sclerotherapy