Hip quiz

Question 1

What is the labrum of the hip

Answer 1

Arises from the margins of the acetabulum to deepen it

Question 2

What types of labral tears are there

Answer 2

Radial fibrillated tears
Peripheral longitudinal tears
Radial flap tears

Question 3

What types of acetabular impingements exist

Answer 3

PINCER- extra bone over the acetabulum which can crush the labrum
CAM- extra bone on edge of femoral head grinds the cartilage inside the acetabulum

Question 4

What is the function of the trochanter bursa?

Answer 4

Lies between insertion of gluteus medius and minimus at greater trochanter
Shock absorber
Lubricant for movement

Question 5

What is the Trendelenburg sign? Which muscles are affected ?

Answer 5

Results from weak gluteus medius
Causes contralateral dropping of pelvis
Trunk lurches towards weakened side therefore moving the centre of gravity towards weakened side
Reduced effort of hip abductors