Hip Pathology & Rehabilitation Flashcards
What is the MOI for Hip OA?
Aging process or trauma
What is the patient population for those with Hip OA?
Common in >60 y/o
Women> Men
What is the patient presentation of Early DJD?
Pain (deep aching) in lateral hip, groin or along L3 dermatome (along anterior thigh & knee)
- Stiffness in AM (better w/ movement)
- Pain on WB during gait or at end of day after activity
- Pain w/ sitting on low chair, crossing legs & putting on sock/ shoes
- Antalgic Gait
- ADLs become difficult
- Commonly accompanied by limitation in back extension
- finding confirmed w/ plain radiographs
- Bilateral stance (less than ½ BW on each hip)
- Unilateral Stance (3x BW due to muscular contraction, pain w/ stair climbing > walking on flat surface
In early DJD of the hip can positive finding be found on radiographs?
Yes
In addition to DJD why is osteonecrosis possible?
Excessive steroid use
Alcohol abuse
Excessive radiation
Trauma
What is the main symptom during end stage DJD?
Unrelenting pain
What is commonly needed because of hip OA?
Total Hip Repair
What are some specific things found on a radiogram that are consistent with hip OA?
Asymmetrical Joint Space Narrowing
Osteophytes
Subchondral Cysts
Subchondral Sclerosis
What is the clinical criteria for hip OA?
Hip internal rotation <15°
Morning Stiffness for < 60 min
Hip Flexion <115°
Pain w/ IR of hip
Age > 50 year
What are some special test used to diagnosis hip OA?
Dec flex/ IR ROM
Trandelenberg Sign
Scour
FABER
What are some treatment option to decrease effects of stiffness from Hip OA?
Stress importance of daily movement
ROM exercise (Stationary bike)
What are some treatment option to decrease effects of pain from Hip OA?
Decrease mechanical strain by using AD
Grade I or II osciliations
Stretching to correct muscle - length imbalances
What are some treatment options to increase ROM / strength in patients with hip OA?
- Joint mobs (grade III or IV)
- PNF stretching techniques to tight muscles (hip flexors/hip ABD)
- Self stretching
- Increase strength in supporting muscles (Hip ABD, Hip ext, quads)
What are some treatment options to increase endurance in patients with Hip OA?
- Stationary bike
- Swimming
- Treadmill (has handles)
- Walking around community
What are the 3 ways to evaluate the pelvis & hip with radiographs?
Antero-posterior pelvis
Antero- posterior hip
Lateral frog leg hip
What are some benefit to the AP Hip projection?
Enhanced detail
Improved profile greater tuberosity
What is the benefit of the lateral frog leg projection?
Allows profile of lesser tuberosity
What is a radiographic grade I ?
Doubtful narrowing of joint space & possible osteophyte formation
What is a radiographic grade 2?
Definite osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space
What is a radiographic grade 3?
Moderate multiple osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space, some sclerosis & possible deformity of bone contour
What is a radiographic grade 4?
Large osteophytes, marked narrowing of joint space
Grade 2 or greater for radiographic grade is a strong predictor of?
Hip OA progression
Grade 3 or 4 radiographic grade indicates?
4-5x higher odds ration that patient would have a THA
What radiographic grade will respond the best to treatment?
Grade 1