S2_L1: Hip Conditions Flashcards
TRUE OR FALSE: The Ilium forms the superior 2/5 of the acetabulum. The Pubis forms the posterior 2/5 of the acetabulum
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Only the 1st statement is true
The following statements are true about the femur, EXCEPT:
A. strongest and longest bone in the body
B. head is angled medially, superiorly and anteriorly
C. 2/3 of femoral head is covered with articular cartilage
D. Neck-shaft angle: 120 degrees
E. None of the above
D. Neck-shaft angle: 120 degrees
Match the following ligament to its corresponding description.
- strongest ligament in the body
- tighten in extension and abduction
- Y- ligament of Bigelow
- limits hip extension
- more commonly injured among the 3 ligaments
A. Iliofemoral
B. Pubofemoral
C. Ischio-femoral
- A
- B
- A
- A
- C
TRUE OR FALSE: All capsular thickenings/ ligaments are taut in flexion. All are relaxed in extension.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
B. Both statements are false
The orientation of the acetabulum: (1)_______ (2)_______, (3)_____
- anterior
- lateral
- inferior
Match the following muscles to its description or function.
- Counteracts the backward pull of the gluteus maximus on the ITB
- deltoid of the hip
- largest and most important hip extensor and external rotator
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius
C. Gluteus minimus
D. Piriformis
E. None of the above
- E
- B
- A
Match the following muscles to its description or function.
- major internal rotator of the femur
- at 90 degrees hip flexion, becomes an internal rotator and abductor
- critical for balancing the pelvis during single leg stance
A. Tensor Fasciae Latae
B. Gluteus medius
C. Gluteus minimus
D. Piriformis
E. None of the above
- C
- D
- B
This is the longest muscle in the body
Sartorius
Enumerate the os coxae
ilium, ischium, pubis
The PSIS is approximately at level of?
S2
This is formed by fusion of ilium, ischium and pubis
Acetabulum
This is the point of weakness in the trabecular pattern of the femur and a common site of osteoporotic fractures.
Ward’s Triangle
The Ward’s Triangle is bewteen the (1)_____ and the (2)_____
- neck
- greater and lesser trochanters
When the angle of inclination is more than 130 degrees, it is termed as?
Coxa valga
How many degrees is the normal range for femoral anteversion?
15 degrees
The Joint Capsule is
thicker (1)______ (where maximal stress and weight bearing occurs) and thinnest (2)_____
- anterosuperiorly
- posteroinferiorly
The joint capsule is laterally attached to (1)______ anteriorly and posteriorly to the lateral 1/3 of the (2)_____
- intertrochanteric line
- femoral neck
This ligament blends with the inferior band of the iliofemoral ligament and pectineus muscle
Pubofemoral ligament
This is also known as the capitis femoris ligament.
Ligamentum Teres
The Acetabular Labrum is ______ shaped, with its two ends connected by the (2)_____
- Horseshoe
- transverse acetabular ligament
This is an idiopathic form of osteonecrosis in children. It is also known as coxa plana. What is this condition?
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
The following statements are true about Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, EXCEPT:
A. previously thought to be tuberculosis of the hip
B. Boys (80%) > Girls
C. Bilateral (85%) > Unilateral
D. Age: 3-12 years old
E. None of the above
C. Bilateral (85%) > Unilateral
What is the most constant sign of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Limping
Determine the following condition.
- Decrease in angle of inclination
- Signs and symptoms of underlying condition
- Shortening of extremity
- Congenital or acquired
- (+) Trendelenburg’s sign
A. Coxa Vara
B. Coxa Valga
- A
- B
- A
- A
- A
Determine the following condition.
- May result in osteoarthritis
- Persists in children who are unable to stand due to chronic disability
- Limited abduction and IR
- Normal in infants
- Angle less than 120 degrees
A. Coxa Vara
B. Coxa Valga
- B
- B
- A
- B
- A
TRUE OR FALSE: Muscles provide tri-planar movement and stability. Due to wide range of motion of hip, a muscle’s line of pull may be altered with changing hip position.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A. Both statements are true
This is the most powerful hip flexor, who also acts as a trunk flexor.
Iliopsoas
The following is true about the biceps femoris, EXCEPT:
A. only the long head acts on the hip
B. most commonly strained hamstring muscle
C. has a dual innervation
D. has a tri-articular function
E. none
E. None
TRUE OR FALSE: All hamstring muscles extend the hip.
False.
The short head of biceps femoris does not.
This is the most powerful adductor that is active in all motions except abduction
Adductor magnus
This is the most commonly strained adductor muscle
Adductor longus
This is the most superficial and medial hip adductor. It is also the longest of the hip adductors
Gracilis
This is the largest and most constant bursa around the hip
Iliopsoas bursa
The ischiogluteal bursa lies between the (1)______ and (2)______ muscle and acts as a cushion that prevents (3)_____ when you sit
- ischium
- gluteus maximus
- friction
Ischial bursitis is also known as?
weaver’s bottom
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head may be idiopathic in nature.
True
How does Osteonecrosis of the femoral head occur?
d/t trauma or a blockage/impairment in circulation
This is the process of removal of dead bone and replacement of new bone
Creeping substitution
What are the first manifestations of osteonecrosis of the femoral head?
limp and slight spasm of the hip
What special test is used to check and support the diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the femoral head?
FABER’s test
Legg-calve-perthes disease leads to a (1)_____ and (2)_____ femoral neck
- broad
- short
Determine which radiographic is being described in Legg-calve-perthes disease.
- begins when the capital femoral epiphysis is completely reossified
- segmental collapse (resorption) of the capital femoral epiphysis
- sclerotic, smaller proximal femoral ossific nucleus
- necrotic bone is resorbed with subsequent reossification of the capital femoral epiphysis
A. Initial stage
B. Fragmentation stage
C. Reparative stage
D. Remodeling stage
- D
- B
- A
- C
This sign shows of a defect or lytic area at the lateral border of the epiphysis with underlying metaphyseal resorption.
Gage’s sign
The following is true about congenital coxa vara, EXCEPT:
A. (+) Trendelenburg test
B. Detected at birth and becomes evident as the child begins to walk
C. Prominent greater trochanter on palpation
D. Leg length shortening of 2-4cm
E. None
B. detected at birth and becomes evident as the child begins to walk
NOTE: It is usually not detected
The following is true about Ligamentum Teres, EXCEPT:
A. Attaches from the fovea to the acetabulum
B. contains artery from external iliac artery or femoral artery
C. significant source of blood to femoral head in infants and children
D. If damaged, can result to arthritis
E. None
B. contains artery from external iliac artery or femoral artery
The following are the functions of the Acetabular Labrum:
A. enhances joint (1)_______
B. (2)_______ forces transmitted to articular cartilage
C. (3)_______ feedback
- stability
- decrease
- proprioceptive
TRUE OR FALSE: Abnormal muscle performance alter distribution of forces across the hip joint articular surfaces and potentially predisposes to degenerative changes
True