Pelvis and Hip - Age Related Joint Changes & THA Flashcards
What is age related joint changes?
Structure breaking down, becoming disorganized, thinning, fissuring, bones takes on more load
What are some functional questionnaires for age-related joint changes?
- Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index
- Lower Extremity Functional Scale
- Harris Hip Score
- Hip OA/THA - HOOS (hip dysfunction and OA Outcome Score)
What is the prevalence of age-related joint changes in the hip?
- MOST common cause of hip pain
What percentage of adults have age-related joint changes in the hip?
up to ~25%
What are risk factors for age-related joint changes in the hip
- over 50 years of age
- previous joint injury such as labral tears
- may be preceded by FAIS by ~10 years but not always
- Increasing BMI
- Occupational activity such as deep squats or stairs
- NOT exposure to sport or physical activity which may be protective
What can predict subsequent age-related joint changes in those with hip disease?
LBP
What are symptoms of age-related joint changes?
- like FAIS plus …
- AM stiffness > 30 mins
- less tolerant to WBing activities and sitting with possible limping
- C-sign of pain
- may be nociplastic pain
What is the C-sign of pain?
groin, lateral hip and buttock, may even refer to knee
What are signs of age related joint changes in observation?
- Like FAIS plus…
- asymmetrical gait- trendelenberg gait or lateral pelvic tilt while walking
- weight shift in standing
What are signs in ROM of age-related joint changes in the hip?
- Like FAIS plus…
- ≥ 3 planes of motion restricted (high spec)
- capsular pattern of restriction NOT consistent in hip, inconclusive
What does Dutton indicate with ROM?
IR > Flx > abd = ext
What will we find with combined motion in the hip with age-related joint changes?
consistent block
What will we find with resisted/MMT with age-related joint changes in the hip?
- pain and possible weakness with ABD (high spec)
What will we find with stress tests with age-related joint changes in the hip?
- compression possibly positive
- distraction possible relieving
What will we find with accessory motion with age-related joint changes in the hip?
- hypomobility
What are some special tests for age-related joint changes in the hip?
- OA CPR
- OA combined results
- Impaired Functional Performance testing
- Impaired Balance Tests
What are the tests with OA CPR? (Is it present?)
- hip pain with squatting
- lateral hip pain with hip flexion
- hip pain with hip extension
- IR ≤ 25˚
- Positive scour and FABER
What are the tests with OA combined results? (is it NOT present?)
- hip pain
- hip IR ≤ 15˚
- IR pain
- AM stiffness ≤ 60 minutes
- 50 years of age
What are some functional performance testing that can be impaired with age-related joint changes in the hip?
- 6 min walk test
- TUG
etc.
What are some tests that will show impaired balance with age-related joint changes in the hip?
Berg Balance Scale, etc.
What do we need to accomplish with treatment of ARJC in the hip? How?
- Integrity of Cartilage
- Mobility
> regular, easy, frequent movements then strength elements as tolerated
Is it okay to have more symptoms with age-related joint changes in the hip?
NO