Pelvis and Hip- Fx thru Functional Testing Flashcards
What are hip fractures most commonly due to?
trauma
How many hip fractures are non-traumatic and pathological?
<5%
Are hip fractures increasing in prevalence? Why or why not?
- incidence increasing and proposed to reach 7-21 million per year
- aging population, people living longer
Hip fractures are the MOST frequent fracture _________ to the _____
reporting to the ER
What is the average age of a hip fracture?
80 years old
What are risk factors for hip fractures?
- prior fall
- gait dysfunction (catch foot, etc.)
- vertigo (outside spinning, influences steadiness)
- medications influencing BP, dizziness, etc. (older population, more meds which alter vitals, cause dizziness, and potential orthostatic hypotension)
What is a functional questionnaire for hip fractures?
- HFRS ( hip fractures recover scale)
- tells us how well a patient will do
What structures are involved in a hip fracture?
- BONE: most commonly femoral neck
- Ligaments: rarely but sometimes damages with dislocations
What are S&S of a hip fracture in observation?
- typical fx S&S
- LE possibly shortened and in an externally rotated position
What special tests are there for a hip fracture?
- positive patellofemoral pubic tab test
What types of hip fracture are there?
- intertrochanteric hip fracture
- femoral neck fracture
- subtrochanteric hip fracture
What is our PT rx for hip fractures primarily treating?
consequences of immobilization of other tissues
At what time after the fx does the patient most often show up for out-patient PT?
- after clinical union: cant see fx line on radiograph anymore
- should have bony callus
** SLOWER clinical union in older populations
What are some other terms for adhesive capsulitis?
ACH or frozen hip
What are risk factors for adhesive capsulitis?
- associated with systemic low-grade inflammation
- thyroid disorder
- diabetes
- alcoholism
- middle aged
- biological females
What is the primary etiology of adhesive capsulitis?
unknown
What is the secondary etiology of adhesive capsulitis?
concomitant injury/pathology - such as hip fracture and period of extended inflammation and immobilization
What is a proposed but NOT proven contribution to adhesive capsulitis?
biomechanical contributions
What is the pathogenesis of adhesive capsulitis?
- synovial inflammation to capsular fibrosis
What structures are involved with adhesive capsulitis?
hip capsule and ligaments
What are symptoms of adhesive capsulitis?
like impingement plus…
- gradual and progressive pain and loss of motion
What is a UNIQUE characteristic of adhesive capsulitis?
- PROGRESSIVE PAIN
gradual worsening
What mechanism or type of impingement will MOST likely occur with adhesive capsulitis?
hypomobility
What are signs in ROM of adhesive capsulitis?
multiple direction of limitations but no consensus on capsular pattern of restriction
What will we find with combined motions with adhesive capsulitis?
consistent block
What will we find with resisted/MMT with adhesive capsulitis?
possibly weak and/or painful depending on stage
What will we find with stress tests with adhesive capsulitis?
distraction possibly positive depending on stage
What will we find with accessory motion with adhesive capsulitis?
hypomobility
What is stage I of adhesive capsulitis?
Initial
What are symtoms of stage I, Initial, for adhesive capsulitis?
- gradual onset
- achy at rest
- sharp with use
- night pain common
- unable to lie on involved side
What is the irritability of stage I of adhesive capsulitis?
HIGH
What will we find with ROM with stage I of adhesive capsulitis?
Limited but no deficit under anesthesia
What will the end feel be for stage I of adhesive capsulitis?
empty and painful
What is stage II of adhesive capsulitis?
Freezing
What are the symptoms of stage II, freezing, of adhesive capsulitis?
- constant pain
- particularly at night
What is the irritability of stage II, freezing, of adhesive capsulitis?
HIGH
What is the ROM with stage II, freezing, of adhesive capsulitis?
Moderate limitation, similar under anesthesia
What is the end feel with stage II, freezing, with adhesive capsulitis?
empty and painful
Why is the ROM the same/ similar under anesthesia with stage I and II of adhesive capsulitis?
capsule hasn’t become fibrotic yet, and inflammation hasn’t been around long enough to create changes
- only creates pain
What is happening in general from stage I to stage II of adhesive capsulitis?
Getting worse :(
What is stage III of adhesive capsulitis?
Frozen