Ortho Exam One Flashcards
When and how do we rule out the lumbar?
We rule out the hip when the client is presenting with pain in the pelvis/hip or leg and there has NOT been a history of injury to the hip
We rule out the lumbar with postural, joint play, close pack the joint, and myotome testing
What are the functions of the pelvis?
- the SI joints along with the symphysis pubis help to transfer weight from the spine to the lower limbs
- provide elasticity to the pelvic ring
- acts to decrease force of impacts to the spine and upper body caused by contact of the lower limbs with the ground
Define contranutation.
- the promontary moves superiorly and posteriorly
- the apex of the sacrum and the tip of the coccyx move inferiorly and anteriorly
Define nutation.
- the promontary moves inferiorly and anteriorly, while the apex of the sacrum and the tip of the coccyx move posterior
- the iliac bones approximate whereas the ischial tuberosities move apart
Define upslip.
-the sacrum and ilium move independantly, when the SI joint locks, the sacrum moves up on the ilium and they move dependantly
Why is it important to test for uplip?
- pain may be on opposite side due to hypermobility
- causes shift of pubic bones
- iliums rotate
Why do we find anomalies so often at the hip?
- the pelvis is a stabilizing unit, the center of our balance/weight transfer occurs here as well as imbalance
- there are multiple muscles that act on the pelvis that can cause disarticulation or influence the position of the pelvis
- our lifestyles require alot of sitting which can alter the position of the pelvis as muscles become short or weak
- root chakra is located here, which speaks to who we are, as we struggle without identity it can show up as physiological dysfunction
What are the SI joint ligaments?
- long posterior SI ligament
- short posterior SI ligament
- posterior interosseous ligament
- anterior SI ligament
- sacrospinous ligament
- iliolumbar ligament
What is the function of the long posterior SI ligament?
limits contranutation
How do you perform sacral mobilization?
-compressing the sacrum anteriorly, medially, laterally, and compressing and rotating the sacrum right and left
What types of pain do you experience with sacral mobilization?
- dull aching pain, if this is present hold the position of the sacrum until the pain subsides
- if sharp, get out and ice the area
How do you test L1/L2 myotome?
resisted hip flexion
How do you test L3 myotome?
resisted knee extension
How do you test L4 myotome?
resisted ankle dorsiflexion
How do you test L5 myotome?
resisted great toe extension
How do you test S1 myotome?
resisted hip extension
How do you test S2 myotome?
resisted knee flexion
What is the dermatome referral for L1?
runs obliquely on upper anterior portion of the thigh, immediately below inguinal ligament
What is the dermatome referral for L2?
anterior aspect of mid thigh running obliquely, between L1 and L3
What is the dermatome referral for L3?
runs oblique on anterior thigh, immediately above the patella
What is the dermatome referral for L4?
medial side of leg, knee divides L3 above, L4 below, crest of tibia divides L4 medially and L5 laterally
What is the dermatome referral for L5?
lateral leg and dorsum of the foot, tibial crest divides L4 and L5
What is the dermatome referral for S1?
posterior lateral thigh and leg; lateral malleolus and lateral side of plantar surface of foot
What is the dermatome referral for S2?
outermost concentric ring around the anus
What is the normal ROM for hip extension?
20-30 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip flexion?
125 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip adduction in flexion?
35 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip adduction in extension?
30-35 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip lateral rotation?
60 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip medial rotation?
45 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip abduction with the kneww flexed?
30 degrees
What is the normal ROM for hip abduction with the knee extended?
60 degrees
Which nerve innervates psoas?
L1-L3
What are the ligaments of the hip?
- iliofemoral
- pubofemoral
- ischiofemoral
What is the function of the ligaments of the hip?
Iliofemoral: prevents excessive extension
Pubofemoral: supports medial and inferior joint, prevents excessive abduction of femur, limits extension and medial rotation
Ischiofemoral: winds tightly during extension helping hip during extension, supports posterior and superior region of joint, limits flexion