Hip Pain Referral Patterns and Anatomy

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Which spinal nerve roots are commonly associated with referred pain in the hip joint region?

  • L4, L5, S3
  • L1, L2, L3, S1, S2 (correct)
  • L2, L4, S1, S3
  • L1, L3, L5, S3

The hip joint is classified as a hinge joint.

False (B)

What structure in the hip joint provides stability by reinforcing the acetabulum?

Acetabular labrum

Coxa __ refers to an increased joint angle at the hip.

<p>valga</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Coxa vara = Decreased joint angle at the hip Genu valgum = Tibia oriented outward Coxa valga = Increased joint angle at the hip Genu varum = Tibia oriented inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the hip joint contributes significantly to its stability?

<p>Ball and socket design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coxa vara results in a long leg if unilateral.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one common source of referred pain in the hip joint.

<p>Lumbar intervertebral joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __ extends from the rim of the acetabulum to the neck of the femur.

<p>articular capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Hip Pain Referral Patterns

  • Hip pathology can lead to anterior thigh and/or medial knee pain which is related to L3 dermatome
  • Common sources of referred pain in the hip joint region include:
    • Spinal nerve roots L1, L2, L3, S1, S2
    • Lumbar intervertebral and SI joints
  • Example: Spinal Stenosis can refer pain to the hip

The Hip Joint

  • The hip joint is also known as the Acetabular Joint and the Iliofemoral Joint
  • It is a stable joint with a ball and socket structure
  • The hip joint is synovial
  • Stabilizing factors include:
    • Weight-bearing joint
    • Four strong ligaments
    • Articular capsule extending from the rim of the acetabulum to the neck of the femur
    • Acetabulum orientation and depth
    • Fibrocartilaginous acetabular labrum attached to the margin of the acetabulum
    • Orientation: Laterally, inferiorly, and anteriorly

Anatomical Definitions

  • Hip: Coxa
  • Knee: Genu

Hip Angles

  • Understanding hip angles is important for diagnosing hip conditions
  • Coxa vara:
    • Decreased joint angle
    • Can cause short leg if unilateral
  • Coxa valga:
    • Increased joint angle
    • Can cause long leg if unilateral
  • Genu valgum:
    • Tibia oriented outward
  • Genu varum:
    • Tibia oriented inward

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