ORTHO-HIP KNEE Flashcards
Pt c/o of Hip pain what is systematic step?
Consider Anatomy- Proximal to Distal 1. Low back-DISC 2. Hip-SI Jt 3. Femur, Internal vs External: 1. Infx/Arthritis 1. Organ Referral Appendix 2. DVT, PAD 3. Labrum, Bursa 4. Ligament 5. MSK. EMErgent 1. INfx/Arthris 2. DVT 3. PAD
What Q/A is concerning?
Onset Location Duration C Associate sx Radiation Trauma Severity
This DDX is pain and tenderness over greater trochanteric bursa. Pain is worse with initial movement, better with ROM. Pt will state cannot lie on affected side.
Trochanteric Bursitis PE- TTP Pain w/ ER of hip DX- X Ray? TX- NSAIDs PT, Kenalog 40/0.5 Marcaine/1% Lidocaine- 1-2 ml cs+local anesthetic. Pt expectation will fill great, then wears off 2-3w Expectations
Where should CS be injected?
Local to Pt TTP- 1. Move needle around until Pt feels pain-$ 2. Slowly inject 3. Repeat in other hotspot. PT expec
What is this HIP ddx where Pt will hear snap over hips with walking and flexing?
Snapping Hips Syndrome. Likely IT/TFL irritated tight hip, weak glutes/rotators
What is the work up for Snapping Hip?
PE- Palpate has Pt ADD and Rotates hip DX- XR? TX- NSAIDS, PT, INJ?
What DDX is detrimental and is loss of articular cartilage in hip from trauma, overuse, infection, genetic?
Osteoarthritis
What is c/c of OA in the hip?
NIght pain. Gradual onset of groin pain. DEC ROM and Antalgic Gait, hard to put on shoes
What is the work up for OA?
PE- Early sign- DEC IR of hip, to loss of FLX and EXT. DX-XR- narrow space, osteophytes, cyst, sclerosis-white bone) TX- NSAIDs, PT, Ambulatory device, THR-10-15yr lifespan.
Is injection ideal for hip OA?
YES- But guided Arthrogram (under fluoroscopy). NOT FOR SEVERE cases
What is the DDX for hip when Medial circumflex artery acetabular branch of obturator aa. are compromised d/t narrow jt. Pain is gradual or acute.
Osteonecrosis AVN- Death of trabecular bone in femoral head- Idiopathic. WHO?-30-50y. RISK-trauma, alcohol abuse, corticosteroid use, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
What is work up for Osteonecrosis of hip?
PE- Pain IR/ER and ABD. DX XR sclerosis, mothy, femur head is not smooth, TX- THR
This DDX of hips is classic pain radiate down leg from low back to glute?
LBP/Sciatica. Sciatic nerve irritation, glute stiff. TX- NSAIDs, PT
What are systematic approach for Knee pain?
- OLD CARTS and age, PMH 2. OA, Soft tissue, Fx, dislocation
What is MC form of knee arthritis?
Osteoarthritis- wear and tear cartilage WHO- >40y, FH, Obese, PMH trauma ACL