Hip

Question 1

Femoral angle of torsion

Answer 1

Inc= anterversion
- At birth–> 30 deg
- Adult–> 8-15 deg

Question 2

Femoral anteversion

Answer 2

• Medial femoral torsion
• Squinting patella
• Lateral patellar subluxation/PFPS
• Increased Q-angle
• Toeing-in
• External tibial torsion
• Toeing-in

Functionally
- W sit position as a child
- Awkward running with tripping

Question 3

Femoral retroversion

Answer 3

• Lateral femoral torsion
• Decreased Q-angle
• Medial tibial torsion
• Toeing-out

Functionally:
- Baby supine: legs ER with baby toes touching the bed
- Late walker as a child
- Dec push-off during gait
- Dec balance
- Dec interest in participating in sport