Hip Pathology Flashcards
Piriformis Syndrome: population & risk factors
F > M
Prolonged sitting.
Sciatic N variant.
Lumbar/SIJ patho.
Piriformis Syndrome: MOI
Trauma to gluteal region.
Post-surgical injury.
Overuse.
Piriformis Syndrome: objective exam
Normal DTRs.
(+) FAIR
Piriformis TTP
Weak hip ABD & ext
Piriformis Syndrome: subjective exam
Gluteal pain (can refer to hip, thigh, lower leg).
Paresthesia along sciatic N.
Difficulty walking.
Aggs = prolonged sitting, squatting, stairs.
Piriformis Syndrome: old theory
Caused by shortened/tight piriformis
Piriformis Syndrome: new theory
Caused by lengthened piriformis; due to compensation for weak glutes. But piriformis much smaller than glutes, so it gets STRESSED
Piriformis Syndrome: how can we test for weak glutes/ piriformis compensation?
Squat or stairs. If knee goes into valgus, piriformis prob trying too hard
GTPS is a broad pathology, describing…
Lateral hip pain & tenderness near the greater trochanter
GTPS: MOI
Repeated microtrauma to glut tdn insertion on GT.
Repeated hip flex/ext = friction of ITB over GT.
GTPS: population/risk factors
Ipsi ITB pain
Knee OA
Obesity
40-60yo
F > M
GTPS: subjective
Pain in lateral hip/buttock with lying on painful side, prolonged standing/sitting, STS, cross leg sitting, stairs, running & high impact activity.
Flexion causes tension on ITB.
GTPS: objective
TTP near greater trochanter
Pain with: passive hip adduction, resisted ABD, resisted IR.
SL stance: cannot hold for 30s without ↑ pain and/or Trend.
(+) FABER - stretches glut med/min tdns
(+) External Derotation
GTPS: non-PT treatment
NSAID, rest, ice, weight loss, cortico inject, platelet rich plasma, shock wave therapy.
Surgery: glut tdn repair, ITB release, bursectomy
GTPS: pt education
Avoid running on cambered surfaces (beaches).
Avoid extreme hip adduction positions (cross-leg sitting).
Sleep on non-painful side.
Avoid stretching piriformis, ITB, adductors.
Avoid hanging on 1 hip in standing.
GTPS: PT treatment Phase 1
Activity modification, pain management.
Prolonged isometrics (helps pain).