Radiology of Hip Injuries
Fig. 5.1 (a) Normal AP view of the pelvis. The curves formed by joint surface of the femoral head and the acetabulum are parallel. The femurs are internally rotated as…
Physical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis
Motion Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Internal rotation External rotation Range in degrees 110–120 0–15 30–50 30 30–40 40–60 The majority of the range-of-motion testing can easily be performed with the…
Surgical Interventions in Hip and Pelvis Injuries
Fig. 15.1 Anteroposterior (AP) pelvic radiograph demonstrating preserved joint space in the right hip. There is cephalad acetabular retroversion, as demonstrated by a positive “crossover sign” (arrow) when comparing the…
Adult Hip and Pelvis Disorders
Hip/pelvis Thigh Low back Buttock Abdomen/genital Femoral neck stress fracture Adductor strain Sacroiliitis Gluteal strain Athletic pubalgia Pubic ramus stress fracture Quadriceps strain Sacroiliac dysfunction Gluteal contusion Inguinal hernia Osteitis…
Functional and Kinetic Chain Evaluation of the Hip and Pelvis
Fig. 3.1 Standing flexion test in neutral (left) and forward (right) flexion. Note elevated right thumb with forward flexion while monitoring PSIS, signifying a positive standing flexion test on the…
Hip and Pelvis Injuries in Childhood and Adolescence
Fig. 7.1 An AP pelvis radiograph in an adult with bilateral hip osteoarthritis secondary to bilateral developmental hip dysplasia (courtesy of Dr. Eric Eutsler, St Louis Children’s Hospital) 7.4 Legg–Calve–Perthes…
Treatment Options for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip
Fig. 14.1 Right hip DJD with joint space narrowing and subchondral sclerosis 14.2 Epidemiology Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability. A progressive…
Gait Assessment
Region Sagittal Frontal/coronal Transverse/rotational Foot Toe flex/ext Pronation/supination Adduction/abduction Ankle Plantar flexion Dorsiflexion Varus/valgus Tibia Internal/external torsion Knee Flex/extension Varum/valgum Femur Internal/external rotation Hip Flex/extension Adduction/abduction Pelvis Ant/post tilt Elevated/depressed…
Taping and Bracing for Pelvic and Hip Injuries
Fig. 12.1 Molded thermoplastic protection of the hip. (a) Select an appropriate thermoplastic material. (b) Half-inch high density foam. (c) Place the heated thermoplastic material over the foam. (d) Cut…
Hip and Pelvis Injuries in Special Populations
Fig. 9.1 Heterotopic ossification of the right hip. An irregular linear lucency is seen in the subcapital region. (a) AP view of the right hip. (b) Lateral view of right…
