Othropaedic Hip Conditions Flashcards
What 3 bones make up the pelvis?
Ischium, ileum, pubis
What does the head of the femur articulate with?
The acetabulum
What muscles attach to the greater trochanter?
Abductors and rotators
What muscles attach to the lesser trochanter?
Psoas
What is the labrum?
Fibrocartilagious lining of acetabulum
What is the purpose of the labrum?
Deepen socket,
Adds stability
Blood supply of pelvis and femur?
Profunda femoris- medial and lateral circumflex arteries,
Ligamentum teres artery
How many branches does the medial femoral circumflex artery have?
2 branches
How many branches does the lateral femoral circumflex artery have?
3 branches
Difference between a intracapsular and extracapsular fracture?
In a intracapsulr fracture the blood supply is disrupted
What is osteoarthritis?
Degenerative changes of synovial joints,
There is progressive loss of articular cartilage and secondary bony changes
What is trochanteric bursitis?
Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa
Causes of trochanteric bursitis?
Trauma,
Overuse (eg athletes)
Abnormal movements (eg distant problem- scoliosis or local problem- OA, total hip replacement)
Trochanteric bursitis presentation?
Lateral hip pain and tenderness,
Tenderness at greater tuberosity,
Worse pain in active abduction
Trochanteric bursitis investigations?
Xray,
MRI,
US