Injuries to the thigh, hip, & pelvis

Question 1

thigh bruise; most common of all thigh injuries

Answer 1

Quadriceps Contusion DEF

Question 2

Quadriceps Contusion MOI

Answer 2

direct impact

Question 3

Quadriceps Contusion S/S

Answer 3

1. pain
2. point tenderness
3. ecchymosis
4. swelling
5. loss of function
6. loss of ROM

Question 4

Quadriceps Contusion TX

Answer 4

PRICEMM
with stretch of quadriceps
pad

Question 5

aware of S/S of compartment syndrome as well as development of myositis ossificans

Answer 5

Quadriceps Contusion

Question 6

pulled thigh muscle

Answer 6

Quadriceps Strain DEF

Question 7

excessive contraction or stretching

Answer 7

Quadriceps Strain MOI

Question 8

pain
point tenderness
ecchymosis
swelling
loss of strength
loss of ROM
palpable depression

Answer 8

Quadriceps Strain S/S

Question 9

Quadriceps Strain TX

Answer 9

PRICEMM
ROM work
strengthening

Question 10

pulled hamstring
second most common thigh injury

Answer 10

Hamstrings Strain DEF

Question 11

strength imbalance
excessive forcible contraction
muscle fatigue
leg length discrepancy
tightness
faulty posture

Answer 11

Hamstring Strain MOI

Question 12

Hamstring Strain S/S

Answer 12

1. pain
2. point tenderness
3. swelling
4. ecchymosis
5. loss of strength
6. loss of ROM
7. palpable depression

Question 13

PRICEMM
ROM work
Rehab
- Grade I should return fairly quickly
- Grade II and III will take longer with chance for reinjury
- mental status of athlete is one area of major concern

Answer 13

Hamstring Strains TX

Question 14

broken leg
medical emergency due to resultant shock and loss of blood

Answer 14

Femoral Fractures DEF

Question 15

direct blow
indirect force such as landing on and extended leg

Answer 15

Femoral Fractures MOI

Question 16

Femoral Fractures S/S

Answer 16

1. deformity with thigh rotated outward
2. shortened thigh caused by bone displacement
3. loss of function
4. pain
5. point tenderness
6. swelling of soft tissue

Question 17

immobilize
check distal pulses
transport to hospital

Answer 17

Femoral Fracture TX

Question 18

pull of groin area (depression that lies between the thigh and the abdominal region)
may include hip adductors, hip flexors, or abdominal

Answer 18

Groin Stain DEF

Question 19

excessive contraction or stretching

Answer 19

Groin Strain MOI

Question 20

Groin Strain S/S

Answer 20

1. pain
2. point tenderness
3. swelling
4. ecchymosis
5. loss of strength
6. loss of ROM
7. palpable depression

Question 21

PRICEMM
ROM work
strengthening (true adduction and hip flexion

Answer 21

Groin Strain TX

Question 22

Other concerns:
Avulsion Fracture, Osteitis Pubis, Sports Hernia

Answer 22

Groin Strain TX