28 Questions
What is one of the causes of ITBS mentioned in the text?
Medial compartment arthritis
Which symptom is specifically associated with the iliotibial band rubbing against the lateral epicondyle of the knee?
Knee pain
What might a patient with ITBS experience due to repeated rubbing of the iliotibial band against the greater trochanter?
Snapping sound in the hip
Which condition causes a click as the hip capsule moves or the iliopsoas tendon snaps over a bony surface?
Snapping hip syndrome
What issue can occur if the abductors pull hard enough in association with ITBS?
Stress fractures in the femoral neck
What is one of the frequent surgical complications mentioned in the text?
Thromboembolism
How long should weightbearing be deferred after surgery according to the text?
6 weeks
What can develop early or after a period of years as mentioned in the text?
Degenerative arthritis
What is the only effective treatment if disability from arthritis becomes severe?
Arthrodesis
What can eventually be needed by many patients with central dislocation of the hip?
Total replacement arthroplasty
What is one of the objectives of the primary treatment mentioned in the text?
Ensure favorable conditions for arthroplasty if needed
What is highlighted as necessary to reconstitute skeletal defects resulting from fracture impaction?
Additional bone grafts
What can occur if damage happens to a major blood vessel according to the text?
Severe hemorrhage
Which factor contributes to apophysitis being more common in males?
Rapid bone growth spurt
In which sport is apophysitis more likely to occur due to the large ranges of hip movement?
Gymnastics
Which condition causes pain at the bottom of the patella and is similar to Patellar tendonitis?
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson
What is the characteristic feature of Sever’s disease?
Pain at the back of the heel
Which activity is a risk factor for developing apophysitis due to repetitive loads on growth plates?
Basketball
What is a common feature of apophysitis injuries in children?
Pain at the back of the heel
Which part of the body is affected by Sinding-Larsen-Johansson (jumper's knee)?
Bottom of the patella
How do patients with impacted abduction fractures typically present?
Patient may have walked a few steps after the fall.
What distinguishes displaced fractures from impacted abduction fractures in terms of treatment?
Displaced fractures may require rigid immobilization.
In what cases is excising the femoral head and replacing it with a metal prosthesis commonly used?
When there is severe displacement and comminution.
What is the purpose of using a compression screw-plate (dynamic hip screw) for some fractures?
To compress the fragments together for proper healing.
What is the post-operative care protocol for patients with displaced fractures?
Patients are encouraged to move their hips actively after surgery.
Why are displaced fractures of the neck of the femur considered unique in terms of treatment?
They may need rigid immobilization for proper healing to occur.
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes an impacted abduction fracture from a displaced fracture upon examination?
'No detectable shortening and no rotational deformity' is observed in impacted abduction fractures.
What technique is used to compress fragments together in some femoral neck and trochanteric fractures?
'Lag screw(s) gripping the head fragment' technique
Learn about the causes and risk factors associated with apophysitis, a condition characterized by inflammation at the site where a tendon attaches to a bone in growing children. Explore how being male, high activity levels, and type of activity can contribute to the development of this condition.
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