Clinical Syndromes Flashcards
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Defn: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Progressive eschemia and death of bone cells of the femoral head
Etiology: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Disruption of arterial circulation due to trauma
MOI: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (2)
- Trauma - falls causing fx and dislocation causing damage to vessels
- Non-traumatic - long term corticosteroids, excessive alcohol causing occlusion of vessels
Symptoms: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (4)
- Pain: groin, prox thigh, glutes, increases with WB
- Limited ROM
- Axial loading increases symptoms
- Limb/Antalgic Gait
Modalities: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (2)
- Pulsed electromagnetic therapy
- Extracoporeal Shock Wave Therapy
TherEx: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (4)
- Stretch/ROM
- Strengthen
- Balance
- Gait training
Manual Therapy: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Possible glides to facilitate ROM (depending on exam)
Education: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (3)
- Rest
- Limit smoking/drinking/steroid use
- Watch cholesterol levels
AD: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Any device to offload the involved bone (femur)
HEP: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Emphasis on gait and ROM
Defn: Piriformis Syndrome
Irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve caused by spasm or contracture of the piriformis muscle
MOI: Piriformis Syndrome (5)
- Overuse of glutes
- Inadequate stretching before/after activity
- Poor posture
- Prolonged sitting
- Trauma
Q: Who is Piriformis Syndrome more common in?
Women
Symptoms: Piriformis Syndrome (3)
- Pain, Numbness, and tingling over buttocks and down back of thigh
- Difficulty sitting
- Feeling of soreness
Manual Therapy: Piriformis Syndrome (3)
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- ST massage
- Myofasical release
TherEx: Piriformis Syndrome
Stretching - Figure 4 stretch
Modalities: Piriformis Syndrome (4)
- Moist Heat
- Ultrasound (+ stretching)
- Cold pack
- E-stim (after exercise/MT)
Education: Piriformis Syndrome (3)
- Rest
- Light and gradual stretching
- Posture
Q: What is the bimodal distribution of Femoral Neck Stress Fx?
- Young and active
- Elderly and osteoporotic
T/F: Men are more affected than women by femoral neck stress fx.
False, flip it
Defn: Femoral Neck Stress Fx
A Fx of the femoral neck that can be classified as either a compression or tension fx and puts the femoral head at a high risk of avascular necrosis
Classifications: Femoral Neck Stress Fx (2)
- Compression: inferior aspect of femoral neck
- Tension: superior aspect of femoral neck
MOI: Femoral Neck Stress Fx
Young = trauma
Older = falls/twisting
Typically fx 1-2 inches from the hip joint
Symptoms: Femoral Neck Stress Fx (4)
- Groin pain with activities
- Deep thigh pain
- May limp
- Pain eases with rest
