Pelvis/LE - Pathologies Flashcards
Pediatric Hip Pathologies (4)
hip dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes
SCFE
transient synovitis
Hip Dysplasia
congenital dislocation of hips
most common in babies - 2 years
sockets not deep enough
more likely to develop OA later in life
Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome
avascular necrosis of head of femur in children and adolescents
blood supply hasn’t caught up to bone growth
SCFE
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
head of femur in place but rest of femur moves most common in young males of African or Pacific Island descent
Transient Synovitis
brief inflammation of hip joint
child develops sudden painful limp overnight often accompanied by fever
should clear up with tylenol in a couple of days
OA
osteoarthritis
wear and tear arthritis
Osteoporosis
demineralization of bone
most common in older females
visible in femoral neck and T-spine
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
fracture fix in femur
THA
Total Hip Arthroplasty (replacement)
for OA
Coxa Vara
angle of inclination decreased
causes genu valgum
Coxa Valga
angle of inclination increased
causes genu varum
Bursitis
inflammation of bursa
TKA
Total Knee Arthroplasty
take off distal part of femur and proximal tibia
no more cruciate ligaments
Pediatric Patellar Dislocation
congenital
patella dislocates/subluxes off track
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
aka Jumper’s Knee
inflammation of patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity, characterized by painful lump just below the knee
overuse injury most common in adolescents
