THEP 1: Hip Anatomy and Pathologies

Which of the following structures is NOT considered a primary stabilizer of the hip joint?

The hip joint is classified as which type of joint based on its structure and movement?

In osteoarthritis of the hip, pain is typically described as:

Which of the following is typically considered the initial management strategy for osteoarthritis of the hip?

A patient with advanced osteoarthritis of the hip is considering hip replacement surgery. What is a typical expected outcome regarding pain relief?

Which surgical approach to the hip is most likely to be associated with a higher risk of posterior hip dislocation?

Which of the following is an intraoperative complication specifically related to cemented hip arthroplasty?

Which of the following is a late postoperative complication following hip arthroplasty?

What is the most common type of hip fracture in the elderly population?

An intracapsular neck of femur fracture is concerning due to the risk of avascular necrosis (AVN). Which of the following is a primary reason for this increased AVN risk?

According to the Garden classification for intracapsular neck of femur fractures, a Garden III or IV fracture is considered:

In the management of a displaced intracapsular neck of femur fracture in an elderly patient with limited life expectancy, which surgical option is often preferred?

What is the primary concern regarding the 'femoral calcar' in intertrochanteric fractures?

According to the Evans classification of intertrochanteric fractures, which type is considered unstable due to loss of posterolateral support?

Subtrochanteric fractures are defined as fractures occurring within what distance below the lesser trochanter?

In pre-hospital care for a suspected hip fracture, what is a key initial step in the integrated care pathway?

According to BOA Blue Book Guidelines, patients with hip fractures should ideally be admitted to an acute orthopaedic ward within what timeframe of hospital presentation?

What is a typical radiographic finding in osteoarthritis of the hip?

In rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, which radiographic feature is most indicative of the inflammatory nature of the condition?

For diagnosing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in infants younger than 6 months, which imaging modality is preferred?

A lateral center edge angle (Wiberg angle) of less than 15 degrees on hip radiograph is indicative of:

What does the term 'femoral head extrusion index' in DDH refer to?

Pelvic osteotomies, such as the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy, are primarily performed to treat:

Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) is characterized by slippage of the metaphysis relative to the epiphysis at which anatomical location?

What is the typical initial treatment for Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE)?

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is best described as:

Which imaging modality is considered most useful for assessing chondral and labral damage in Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)?

In Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), 'Cam' impingement primarily involves:

Hip arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is most likely to provide a better outcome in patients:

According to the Irish Hip Fracture Database, approximately what percentage of patients with hip fractures are discharged directly home?