Pelvis, Hip, and Groin Flashcards
True Pelvis
Coccyx, Ischium, and Pubis
False Pelvis
Illium
Concaved section of hip joint
Acetabulum
Sacroiliac Joint
Sacrum and ilium
Hip Joint
Femur and acetabulum
Strongest articulation in the body
Hip Joint
Attached to acetabulum
Labrum
Primary hip flexor in the body
Musculature
Psoas major and minor
Iliopsoas
Iliopsoas
Hip flexion
Tensor Fasciate Latae
Hip flexor, abduction, internal rotation in the hip
Gluteus Maximus
Hip extension, external rotation in the hip
Gluteus Medius
Abduction, Internal Rotation
Gluteus Minimus
Abduction, Internal Rotation
Piriformis
External Rotation, Assist in hip extension, and assit in abduction
Between articular capsule and iliopsoas muscle
Iliopsoas Bursa
Between greater trochanter and deep gluteus maximus muscle
Deep Trochanter Bursa
End of the ischial tuberosity
Ischial Bursa
Cause of Acute Femoral Fracture
A great force or direct hit
Symptoms of Acute Femoral Fracture
Deformity, shortened thigh, loss of thigh function
Treatment for Acute Femoral Fracture
See a MD stat
Special Tests for Acute Femoral Fracture
Pain with ROM test
Cause of a Groin Strain
Overextension of the adductor
Symptoms of a Groin Strain
Sudden twinge or feeling of tearing during movement or not felt until end of activity
Treatment for a Groin Strain
RICE
Special Tests for a Groin Strain
Pain with ROM
MOI for a Hip Flexor Strain
Forceful flexion motion of the hip
Symptoms of a Hip Flexor Strain
Pain with hip flexion, deformity, and swelling
Treatment for a Hip Flexor Strain
Ride and Rehab
Special Tests for a Hip Flexor Strain
Thomas test, ROM test, and Strength test
Cause of Hip Pointer
A blow to the iliac crest
Symptoms of Hip Pointer
Pain, spasm, discoloration
Treatment for Hip Pointer
RICE, X-Ray, and physician
Special Tests for Hip Pointer
ROM test
MOI for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
Sprain to the ligament surrounding the joint, forceful extension/flexion
Symptoms of Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
Pain in lower back
Treatment for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
Pain control
Special Tests for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
SI raise, Faber/ Patrick’s Test, Pelvic Compression/ distraction test
MOI of Legg-Perthes Disease
Lack of blood flow to the femur. Common in ages 3-12 and more in boys than girls.
Symptoms of Legg-Perthes Disease
Pain in groin
Treatment for Legg-Perthes Disease
Complete bed rest, a special brace
What is Osteitis Pubis?
Inflammation of the pubic symphysis
MOI for Osteitis Pubis
Pregnancy, major trauma, repeated minor trauma
Symptoms for Osteitis Pubis
Loss of flexibility in the groin region, dull aching pain in the groin region, stabbing pain when running
Treatment for Osteitis Pubis
Surgery
MOI for Osteitis Pubis
Direct impact, occurs in sports with excessive running or with repetitive stress on the pubic symphysis causing a chronic inflammatory condition
Symptoms for Osteitis Pubis
Groin pain, point tenderness on pubic tubercle, pain with running, sit ups, and squats
Treatment for Osteitis Pubis
Rest and oral anti-inflammatory, gradual return to activity
