Orthopedic

Question 1

State some basic advice for patients who have had a hip replacement operation.

Answer 1

1. Avoid flexing the hip >90 degrees.
2. Avoid low chairs
3. Do not cross legs
4. Sleep on back for the first 6 weeks.

Question 2

Shoulder pain in middle-aged female
External rotation affected more than internal rotation or abduction
Bilateral in up to 20% of patients
Episodes typically last between 6 months to 2 years.

Answer 2

Adhesive capsulitis ( frozen shoulder )