ortho- hip Flashcards
1
Q
- shortened leg
- externally rotated hip
what?
A
Hip FracturE
Externally- E- fracturE
2
Q
- shortened limb
- internal rotation
what?
A
-posterior dislocation (90%)
3
Q
- normal limb length
- hip dislocation
what?
A
anterior dislocation of hip
4
Q
extracapsular hip fracture
-reverse oblique, transverse or subtrochanteric
treatment?
A
-intramedullary nail
5
Q
- extracapsular fracture
- (not reverse oblique, transverse or subtronchanteric)
treatment?
A
dynamic hip screw
6
Q
- intracapsular hip fracture
- undisplaced
- healthy patient
management?
A
internal fixation
7
Q
- intracapsular hip fracture
- undisplaced
- frail patient
management?
A
hemiarthroplasty
8
Q
- intracapsular hip fracture
- displaced
- independant patient
management?
A
-THR
9
Q
- intracapsular hip fracture
- displaced
- dependant patient
management?
A
-hemiarthroplasty
10
Q
risk factors for avascular necrosis?
A
- long term steroid use
- chemotherapy
- alcohol
11
Q
Xray findings for avascular necrosis?
A
- flattening of femoral head
- hanging rope sign
- widening of joint space
12
Q
management of avascular necrosis?
A
decompression= drill holes into affected head
If evidence of bone collapse= total hip replacement
13
Q
presentation of trochanteric bursitis?
A
- trochanteric pain + stiffness
- pain on abduction
14
Q
management of trochanteric bursitis?
A
- analgesia + NSAIDs
- steroid injections
15
Q
treatment for hip dislocations?
A
- ABCDE
- Reduction in GA within 4 hours
long term= physio
