Referral patterns and gp management of hip pain - 24/10/18 Flashcards
1
Q
What do patient’s present with to their gp?
A
Pain/Discomfort Referred pain Night Pain Insomnia Exercise related pain Stiffness
2
Q
What may patient’s struggle with?
A
Walk distances
Play sport
Go up and down the stairs
Put on socks and shoes
3
Q
What do patient’s want from their GP?
A
Relief of pain
Restoration of function
Reassurance
Referral
4
Q
What are the 4 approaches of a hip replacement
A
Anterolateral
Posterior
Transthrochanter
Anterior
5
Q
What is replaced in a total hip replacement?
A
Ball and cup
