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…
Manual Medicine of the Hip and Pelvis
(1) AFC Urgent Care, Tigard, OR, USA KeywordsOsteopathic treatmentChiropractic treatmentManipulationManual medicineSomatic dysfunctionFunctional anatomyShearTorsionSacrumSacroiliacPiriformis The important of injuries to the hip is too much overlooked. To the Sports Physician it…
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…
Nonsurgical Interventions
Fig. 13.1 MRI arthrogram of the hip demonstrating a small superior labral tear 13.2 Introduction The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of some of the more…
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…
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 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…
Specific Considerations in Geriatric Athletes
• Aluminum • Aromatase inhibitors • Anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate) • Cytotoxic drugs • Ethanol (excess use) • Glucocorticoids • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists • Heparin (long-term use) • Lithium •…
Scapular Examination
Fig. 4.1 Clinical scapular examination algorithm (Modified from Cools et al. 2014, Br J Sports Med) Visual Observation The scapula must be directly visualized during the examination. One common mistake…
