L4/5 Hip Conditions Cont. Flashcards
Non-arthritic joint problems
instability
dysplasia
femoro-acetabular impingement
labral tear
chondral lesion
Extra-articular soft tissue problems
gluteal tendinopathy
groin strains
Osteoarthritis Epidemiology
-one of the leading causes of disability and morbidity globally
-higher prevalence in US/Europe
-men are often more symptomatic for OA, receive more radiographs
Most common: Knee, Hip
RF for OA
Age (>50 most common cause of hip pain)
hip developmental disorders
previous injury to hip
genetics
high impact sports (not running)
BMI
acetabular retroversion
Natural History of OA
changes in shape, density, and biomechaanical capacity of bones, cartilage, periarticular fibrous tissue
muscle weakness, especially abductors
superior-lateral migration of femoral head
decreased AROM
OA Radiograph
Will show joint narrowing
Mod OA <2.5mm
Severe OA <1.5 mm
osteophytes
sclerosis
American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria for OA
- Hip pain, groin, anterior, or lateral thigh
- Either one of the following clusters:
a. hip IR <15°, Hip flexion ≤ 115°, Age > 50
b. hip IR ≤ 15°, pain with hip IR PROM, duration of morning stiffness ≤ 60 min, age >50
Outcome measures for OA
6 min walk
TUG
30 s sit to stand
PT and OA
Initial POC 6-12 weeks depending on level of function, pain, and patient compliance
PT ed: positions of comfort, weight management, activity mod, condition
Gait training
Balance training
Manual therapy
Flexibility
Strengthening
Medical Management of OA
Bracing is not advices
NSAID injection may give short term pain relief
not enough evidence to support supplements
Visco-supplementation = not covered by insurance
Indications for THA
incapacity pain
limited motion that isn’t improving
impaired weight bearing and gait
radiographic features
failed conservative care
Posterolateral THA
more proven long-term outcomes
little blood loss
better visualization
shorter learning curve for surgeon
higher risk of dislocation
more muscle damage
Anterior Approach THA
less risk of dislocation
minimal muscle damage
less post-operative pain
longer learning curve for surgeon
more operative blood loss
longer duration of surgery
typically faster rehab
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty
used to change the angle of the femur head in the acetabulum
Hip resurfacing
often used for athletes
Complications with THA
anesthesia reactions
leg length inequality
infection
DVT
falls
dislocation