hip + knee pain Flashcards
1
Q
what are the radiological signs of hip arthritis?
A
LOSS Loss of joint space Osteophytes Sclerosis Subarticular Cysts
2
Q
what factors may affect GP decision to refer?
A
- pain (esp at night)
- loss of function
- physical + mental fitness (capacity)
- support at home
- patient expectations
- age of the patient
- uncertain about diagnosis
3
Q
what are some common causes of hip pain!!
A
- OA
- RA
- fracture
- referred from back
- malignancy (spread from breast, prostate, lung)
4
Q
rarer causes of hip pain?
A
- soft tissue disease
- Paget’s disease
- infection (septic, TB)
- avascular necrosis
5
Q
where does hip pain normally radiate tio?
A
knee
6
Q
where does OA pain usually present?
A
groin/upper thigh
7
Q
what is normally seen on an Xray of someone with OA?
A
- sclerosis
- osteophytes
- assymmitry?
- subchondrial cysts
8
Q
who is hip resurficing usually used for?
A
big, young guys
9
Q
most common joints to get gout?
A
1st MTP
then KNEE
