Hip test questions

Question 1

Which of the following depths is considered to be a good starting point for imaging of the adult hip

Answer 1

9-10 cm

Question 2

In the sunrise view what is considered to be the normal sulcus angle of the femora trochlea in a young adult

Answer 2

120 degrees

Question 3

In the coronal image of the pediatric exam for developmental dysplasia of the hip what is considered to be normal for the alpha angle

Answer 3

> 60 deg

Question 4

A 3 year old male has a hip US for a low grade fever abnormal gait and refusal to bear weight on the left foot Labs indicate mild increased WBC count US findings show the R hip joint capsule with a measurement of 2 mm and the L 6 mm These findings are consistent with what.

Answer 4

Rt hip is normal and left hip toxic synovitis

Question 5

Occurring 10x more frequently in males this hernia arises from a defect in the posterior abdominal wall medial to the inferior epigastric artery due to aging and weakening of the abdominal wall

Answer 5

Direct Inguinal