Hip Flashcards
1
Q
Femoral angle of torsion
A
Inc= anterversion
- At birth–> 30 deg
- Adult–> 8-15 deg
2
Q
Femoral anteversion
A
- 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
3
Q
Femoral retroversion
A
- 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