Anterior Hip Dislocation: Types and Characteristics

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What direction does the femur slip out of its socket in an anterior hip dislocation?

Backward

Forward (correct)

Medially

Laterally

In an anterior hip dislocation, which part of the body will the knee and foot rotate away from?

The lateral side of the body

The superior side of the body

The posterior side of the body

The middle of the body (correct)

Where is the femoral head usually palpable in an anterior hip dislocation?

In the gluteal region

In the popliteal fossa

In the adductor canal

In the femoral triangle (correct)

What is the name of the type of anterior hip dislocation caused by abduction, flexion, and external rotation of the hip?

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What is the cause of a superior anterior hip dislocation?

Abduction, extension, and external rotation of the hip Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of osteoporotic fractures involving the vertebrae?

Chronic pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is most likely to be affected by osteoporosis?

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What is the link between osteoporosis and falls?

Osteoporosis is linked to a higher fall risk because of things like weakened muscles, decreased bone strength, and poor balance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the consequences or issues that may occur from weakening bones?

Clinical sequelae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of vertebral compression fractures?

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Anterior Hip Dislocation: Types and Characteristics

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What direction does the femur slip out of its socket in an anterior hip dislocation?

In an anterior hip dislocation, which part of the body will the knee and foot rotate away from?

Where is the femoral head usually palpable in an anterior hip dislocation?

What is the name of the type of anterior hip dislocation caused by abduction, flexion, and external rotation of the hip?

What is the cause of a superior anterior hip dislocation?

What is the primary consequence of osteoporotic fractures involving the vertebrae?

Which of the following bones is most likely to be affected by osteoporosis?

What is the link between osteoporosis and falls?

What is the name of the consequences or issues that may occur from weakening bones?

Which of the following is a potential complication of vertebral compression fractures?

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