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A 16 year-old dancer has developed popping over the anterior hip. On exam, this can be reproduced by starting with the hip flexed, abducted and external rotated, and then slowly extending it back to a neutral position. She has no pain with internal rotation of the flexed hip. There is no tenderness or popping laterally.


-Dx/AKA?


-The diagnosis can be confirmed using which imaging modality?


-Stx?

of internal snapping hip (coxa saltans).
Ultrasoundrelease of iliopsoas tendon
painful internal snapping hip that has failed of nonoperative management
  1. of internal snapping hip (coxa saltans).
  2. Ultrasound
    • release of iliopsoas tendon
  3. painful internal snapping hip that has failed of nonoperative management

A positive Ober test for contracture of the tensor fascia lata and iliotibial band is characterized by what PE finding??
iliotibial band which limits adduction of the hip while in an extended position.
iliotibial band which limits adduction of the hip while in an extended position.

  • pain is reproduced by passively moving hip from a flexed and externally rotated position to an extended and internally rotated position
  • -dx?
  • MC cause?
  • confirm dx
  • Stx?
Snapping Hip (Coxa Saltans)iliopsoas tendon sliding over
femoral head 
prominent iliopectineal ridge 
exostoses of lesser trochanter
iliopsoas bursaUltrasounddynamic study which may demonstrate the snapping band in either internal or external snap...
  1. Snapping Hip (Coxa Saltans)

iliopsoas tendon sliding over


  • femoral head
  • prominent iliopectineal ridge
  • exostoses of lesser trochanter
  • iliopsoas bursa
    • Ultrasound
      • dynamic study which may demonstrate the snapping band in either internal or external snapping
      • may be used to localize a diagnostic challenge injection into the trochanteric bursa (external), the iliopsoas sheath (internal), or intra-articular space.
  • OR MRI
    • arthrogram study
    • release of iliopsoas tendon

Is associated with training on banked surfaces
-lateral sided hip pain,
pain with palpation over greater trochanterdx?
-confirmation of Dx?
-Stx?
  • Is associated with training on banked surfaces
  • -lateral sided hip pain,

Physical exam


  • pain with palpation over greater trochanter

dx?


-confirmation of Dx?


-Stx?



Trochanteric Bursitis
MRI will show increased signal in bursa due to inflammation on T2 sequence
open vs arthroscopic trochanteric bursectomy
  1. Trochanteric Bursitis
  2. MRI
    • will show increased signal in bursa due to inflammation on T2 sequence
    • open vs arthroscopic trochanteric bursectomy


loss of flexibility in the groin region, a dull aching pain in the groin, or in more severe cases a sharp stabbing pain when running, kicking, or changing directions.~ loss of flexibility in the groin region, a dull aching pain in the groin, or in...
loss of flexibility in the groin region, a dull aching pain in the groin, or in more severe cases a sharp stabbing pain when running, kicking, or changing directions.~ loss of flexibility in the groin region, a dull aching pain in the groin, or in more severe cases a sharp stabbing pain when running, kicking, or changing directions.
  1. Dx/def?
  2. MoI?
  3. confirm Dx if early vs late?
  4. tx?
Inflammation of the pubic symphysis caused by repetitive traumaOsteitis Pubis
 hip adduction/abduction at the anterior pelvis



early -MRI
bone marrow edema found 
late-Bone scanincreased activity in area of pubic symphysi
NSAIDS, rest, activity ...
  1. Inflammation of the pubic symphysis caused by repetitive traumaOsteitis Pubis
  2. hip adduction/abduction at the anterior pelvis





early -MRI


  • bone marrow edema found

  • late-Bone scan
    • increased activity in area of pubic symphysi

  • NSAIDS, rest, activity modification


dx?
dx?
pelvic osteochondroma.

dx?
dx?
stress fracture of the left inferior pubic ramus.

Dx?
Dx?
compression-type femoral neck stress fracture on the right.

dx?
dx?
pubic symphisis diastasis with no underlying bony abnormalities.

name of  view?
sign finding?
dx?
sx findings w?
  1. name of view?
  2. sign finding?
  3. dx?
  4. sx findings w?
  1. False profile view (also known as Faux profil)
  2. to assess anterior coverage of the femoral head for patients with hip dysplasia (DDH) and FAI.
  3. Femoroacetabular Impingement
    • activity related groin or hip pain, exacerbated by hip flexion
    • difficulty sitting
    • mechanical hip symptoms
    • can present with gluteal or trochanteric pain
      • due to aberrant gait mechanics

dx?
sTx?
MC complication
what is the best surgical technique to preserves all external rotators and blood supply to femoral head?
  1. dx?
  2. sTx?
  3. MC complication
  4. what is the best surgical technique to preserves all external rotators and blood supply to femoral head?
  1. Femoroacetabular Impingement
  2. Arthroscopic hip surgery
  3. Femoral neck fracture, osteochondroplasty to <30% of femoral neck diameter
  4. a "trochanteric flip" anterior approach, opn hip dislocaiton

dX/signficance?
(H)PE finding/discr/dx? 
Cam impingement vs Pincer impingement mc pt effected?
MC associated injur?
contraintation to surgery?
  1. dX/signficance?
  2. (H)PE finding/discr/dx?
  3. Cam impingement vs Pincer impingement mc pt effected?
  4. MC associated injur?
  5. contraintation to surgery?
        1. FAI-crossover sign-indicates acetabular retroversion in Pincer impingement
        2. anterior impingement test (flexion, adduction, internal rotation) elicits pain
        3. cam=femoral based disorder is usually inyoung athletic males vs pi=acetabular based disorder usually in active middle-aged women
                                            1. labral degeneration and tears

                                              • age >55, morbid obesity, advanced joint disease








 structure 

continuous with transverse acetabular ligament c/o 
mechanical hip pain and snapping
may have vague groin pain
may be associated with a sensation of locking(H)Dx?
what is innervation?
MC liocation
best test to confirm DX?
high...

structure


continuous with transverse acetabular ligament c/o


  • mechanical hip pain and snapping
  • may have vague groin pain
  • may be associated with a sensation of locking

  1. (see Hint )Dx?
  2. what is innervation labrum?
  3. MC location tear
  4. best test to confirm DX?
  5. Stx?

Hip Labral Tear-Innervation branch of nerve to the quadratus femoris & obturator nerve

-

-anterosuperior labrum most common location
-MRI arthrogram 
-arthroscopic labral debridement vs repair
-
  • Hip Labral Tear

-Innervation branch of nerve to the quadratus femoris & obturator nerve


-anterosuperior labrum most common location


-MRI arthrogram


-arthroscopic labral debridement vs repair


name/describe test?
dx?
test to confirm Dx?
Stx?
  1. name/describe test?
  2. dx?
  3. test to confirm Dx?
  4. Stx?
  1. FAIR test
    • Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation of hip can reproduce symptoms
    • Piriformis Muscles Syndrome
    • EMG- impairment of sciatic nerve
    • piriformis muscle release and external sciatic neurolysis


Contra indications to hip arthroscopy? 5
  • advanced DJD
  • hip ankylosis
  • joint contracture
  • severe osteoporotic bone
  • significant protrusio acetabuli

) The zona orbicularis is the arthroscopic landmark for access to which of the following structures? 
-clinical significance re tx?

) The zona orbicularis is the arthroscopic landmark for access to which of the following structures?


-clinical significance re tx?

  • provides a landmark for the iliopsoas tendon
  • - release of the iliopsoas can be performed for treatment of an internal snapping hip, which is usually caused by the iliopsoas snappingover the iliopectineal eminence or the femoral head.

MC complication when scoping hip?
MC complication when scoping hip?
  • chondral injuries

A 29-year-old male undergeoes hip arthroscopy using the three portals shown in Figure A. Postoperatively he develops numbness in the distribution shown in yellow. This complication was most likely caused by :
-what nerve injury?
-which portal?
-M...

A 29-year-old male undergeoes hip arthroscopy using the three portals shown in Figure A. Postoperatively he develops numbness in the distribution shown in yellow. This complication was most likely caused by :


-what nerve injury?


-which portal?


-MC neuroprxia with anterolateral portal?



- portal A Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN). -placement of the anterior portal (Portal A in Figure).




  • B=anterolateral portal risks superior gluteal nerve
  • c+disral lateral

Transient nerve injury affecting the groin is usually due to traction against the perineal post used to distract the hip, which nerve?
(pudendal nerve)

hip scope, An anterior portal that is too far medial risks injury to the____nerve.
- femoral N

hip scope, Transient nerve injury affecting the dorsum of the foot are usually due to traction used to distract the hip, which nerve?
-(peroneal N

During hip arthroscopy, the sciatic nerve is most at risk with which of the following portal techniques? 
During hip arthroscopy, the sciatic nerve is most at risk with which of the following portal techniques? portal & limb position
Posterior lateral portal with hip in external rotation

) Complications from hip arthroscopy are most commonly related to ?
traction injuries, iatrogenic chondral injuries, and neurovascular injury due to aberrant portal placement

MC site of hamstring injury?
-adult?
-pedi?
-Moi?

MC site of hamstring injury?


-adult?


-pedi?


-Moi?

myotendinous junction


-avulsion of ischial tuberosity


- result of hip flexion and knee extension


___ cell plays a role in muscle healing following muscle injury
satellite

Concomitant flexion of the hip and extension of the knee is most likely to result in an injury to which structure? 
Concomitant flexion of the hip and extension of the knee is most likely to result in an injury to which structure? innervation, o & I

muscles of hamstrings

Biceps Femoris, part of the hamstrings muscle group, two heads of origin the long head- tuberosity of the ischium, short head, arises from the lateral lip of the linea aspera, inserted into the lateral side of the head of the fibula, and by a small slip into the lateral condyle of the tibia

long head: tibial nerveshort head: common peroneal nerve


-(semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris


 hamstring is composed of the ___,___,___and all three components originate at the ___. 
-innervation, blood supply?

hamstring is composed of the ___,___,___and all three components originate at the ___.


-innervation, blood supply?



semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris


-ischial tuberosity


-innervated by sciatic (tibial) nerve but short head bicepts fem=common peroneal N


  • blood supply from inferior gluteal artery and profunda femoral artery

A 15-year-old boy sustains the injury seen in Figure A while running the hurdles. The same mechanism in an adult athlete would most likely result in which of the following injuries? 
-indications for surgery?

A 15-year-old boy sustains the injury seen in Figure A while running the hurdles. The same mechanism in an adult athlete would most likely result in which of the following injuries?


-indications for surgery?

Hamstring myotendinous junction rupture


-if the fragment is large enough to accommodate hardware and if displacement is greater than 2 cm.


Which of the following most accurately describes the primary role of satellite cells? 

Which of the following most accurately describes the primary role of satellite cells?


To regenerate skeletal muscle after muscle injury

: Sonic hedgehog surface protein is involved in ____?.
limb bud generation.

after hamstring injury, when can one return to play?

  • when strength is 90% of contralateral side to avoid further injury


occurs in 10-30% of soccer and hockey players due to strong eccentric contraction of ____during play
-MC muscled injured?
-innervation?
      • occurs in 10-30% of soccer and hockey players due to strong eccentric contraction of ____during play
  • -MC muscled injured?
  • -innervation?
      • adductors
      • adductor longus (most common muscle injured in complex)
      • -obturator nerve innervation

 A professional rugby player has acute groin pain after an awkward collision with an opponent. MRI shows a severe avulsion injury of his adductor muscle. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment to provide?
A professional rugby player has acute groin pain after an awkward collision with an opponent. MRI shows a severe avulsion injury of his adductor muscle. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment to provide?

Immediate rehabilitation consisting of increasing passive and active motion


describe MRI findings?
-arrow 1 & 2

describe MRI findings?


-arrow 1 & 2

T2 pelvic MRI with a left sided adductor tear, evidenced by the increased fluid signal. Arrow 1 points to the tendon origin on the pubic rami,


arrow 2 is pointing to the avulsed adductor tendon.


Physical exam
limited active knee flexion due to pain
(+)knee effusion
(+) straight leg raise
nl sensory branches of femoral nerve, soft compartment
dx?
-tx?
medication to tx this condition?
  • PE findings-limited active knee flexion due to pain,(+)knee effusion, (+) straight leg raise, nl sensory branches of femoral nerve, soft compartment
    • dx?
    • -tx?
    • medication to tx this condition?
-Quadriceps Contusion

-immobilize in 120 degrees of knee flexion


for 24 hours followed by therapy

-Angiotensin II receptor blockade (e.g. Losartan)


    • increase muscle regeneration after contusion
    • decrease fibrosis


-Moi of medication?
-name of medicine to tx this  condition?
-dx?

-Moi of medication?


-name of medicine to tx this condition?


-dx?

        • blockade of insulin-like growth factor
    • reduces apoptotic cascade of muscle
    • indications
      • increase muscle regeneration after contusion
      • decrease fibrosis
      • Angiotensin II receptor blockade (e.g. Losartan)
      • Quadriceps Contusion

avulsion of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) adolescent athletes may have proximal bony avulsion of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
injury?
-MoI?
avulsion of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
  • adolescent athletes may have proximal bony avulsion of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
  • injury?
  • -MoI?
Rectus Femoris Strain

-sudden, forceful eccentric contraction of the muscle


  • sprinting from standing position
  • kicking soccer ball with great force

 A teenage boy injured his hip while competing in a track meet. His radiograph is shown in Figure A. Which of the following muscles is most likely injured? 
A teenage boy injured his hip while competing in a track meet. His radiograph is shown in Figure A. Which of the following muscles is most likely injured?
Rectus femoris

MC muscle avulsion?


-iliac crest?


-ASIS?


-AIIS?


-greater trochanter?


-lesser trochanter?


-ischial tuberosity?


body of pubis & inferior pubic ramis?



iliac crest avulsion: anterior abdominal wall musclesanterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) avulsion: tensor fascia lata and sartoriusanterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) avulsion: straight head of rectus femorisgreater trochanter: hip rotator cufflesser trochanter: iliopsoasischial tuberosity avulsion: hamstring musclesbody and inferior ramus of pubic bone: thigh adductors and gracili

risk factors for femoral shaft stress fracture? (3)


-confirm dX?

  • risk factors
    • metabolic bone disorder
    • long-term bisphosphonate use
    • may be associated with osteopenia or osteoporosis in endurance athletes
    • -MRI-most sensitive and replacing bone scan for diagnosis

  • repetitive stress on normal bone is a ____ fracture

fatigue

  • repetitive stress on abnormal bone is an ____ fracture

insufficiency

PE finding to confirm Femoral Shaft Stress Fractures?
  • three point fulcrum test elicits pain
    • examiner's arm is used as a fulcrum under the patient's thigh as gentle pressure is applied to the dorsum of the knee with the opposite hand
    • test is positive if pain and apprehension is experienced at the point of the fulcrum

"female athlete triad" consist of ?

amenorrhea, eating disorder, and osteoporosis
  • amenorrhea, eating disorder, and osteoporosis

A 20-year-old male marathoner has had left sided groin pain for the past 4 weeks. He has continued to maintain his routine running regimen despite the discomfort. Radiograph, bone scan, and MR images are shown in Figures A-D. What is the most app...
A 20-year-old male marathoner has had left sided groin pain for the past 4 weeks. He has continued to maintain his routine running regimen despite the discomfort. MR images are shown What is the most appropriate next step in management?
Percutaneous screw fixation

non-weight bearing and activity restriction for femoral neck fx indications? location of fx?

  • compression side stress fractures (inferior-medial neck)

ORIF with percutaneous screw fixation for femoral neck fx indications? location of fx?

tension side stress fractures (superior-lateral neck)

A 24-year-old female marathon runner experiences gradual onset of right groin pain. Initially it was only painful during running, but now it is painful with walking. She has no mechanical symptoms and denies back or lower leg symptoms. On exam, she has pain when attempting a straight leg raise and with passive internal rotation of the hip. Pelvis and hip radiographs demonstrate normal acetabular version and normal femoral head-neck offset. What is the next most appropriate step in her care?

MR imaging of the hip


- concerning for a femoral neck stress fracture,


A 22 year-old college cross-country runner developed hip and groin pain that initially started while running, but is now painful when walking across campus. Radiographs show no evidence of a stress fracture, an alpha angle of 45 degrees, and a lateral center edge angle of 30 degrees. An MRI shows focal, intense marrow edema in the superior-lateral femoral neck. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Operative treatment with percutaneous screw placement
Operative treatment with percutaneous screw placement

pt is 

< 6 months


dx/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable algniment
MC associated finding?
how dx complicatin ?

pt is < 6 months


  1. dx, parameters for this age group group
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable algniment
  5. MC associated finding?
  6. how dx complicatin ?
  1. femur fx
  2. pavlic harness
  3. n compress femoral nerve if excessive hip flexion is used in presence of a swollen thigh
  4. -Acceptable alignment at union for 2-10yr olds: <15 varus or valgus, <20 anterior or posterior, ,<30 malrotation, <2.0cm shortening.
  5. -NAT-child abuse
  6. identified by decreased quadricep function


pt is  4 yo
dx/classification/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment?
 Common associated finding?

pt is 4 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group group
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable alignment?
  5. Common associated finding age cut off?
  1. 6m - 5yrs with greater > 2cm of shorteningfem fx
  2. Traction with delayed spica casting vs spica vs flex nail vs ORIF with submuscular bridge plating vs External fixator
  3. Leg-Length Discrepancy
  4. 2-10yr olds: <15 varus or valgus, <20 anterior or posterior, ,<30 malrotation, <2.0cm shortening.
  5. if Children <36m then evaluated for child abuse.


 pt is 3 yo
dx/classification/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment? 
Common associated finding?

pt is 3 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable alignment?
  5. Common associated finding?
  1. 6m - 5yrs with less > 2cm of shortening fem fx
  2. -early spica casting; f.u xray at 7-10 days; cast removed when early callus is present, usually 6-8 wks.
  3. LLD
  4. 15V/Vgs/20A/P/30R/<2
  5. if Children <36m then evaluated for child abuse.


pt is 8 yo
dx/classification/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment? 
when removal nail

pt is 8 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable alignment?
  5. when removal nail
flex nails
   pain at insertion site near the knee  
15v/vlg/30R/20A/P/<2
1 yr
  1. 6-11 yo, length stable fx (transverse or oblique fx patterns) & adolescent wt less < 100 lbs stable fx
  2. flex nails
  3. pain at insertion site near the knee
  4. 15v/vlg/20A/P/30R<2
  5. 1 yr
(H)  pt is 10 yo
dx/classification/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment? 

(H) pt is 10 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable alignment?
submuscular plating vs ex fix poly trauma   
  Nonunion & refracture with Ex-fix
15v/vlg-30/R-20/A/P/<2
  1. 6-11 yo, length UNstable fx (spiral or comminuted fx patterns)
  2. submuscular plating vs ex fix poly trauma
  3. Nonunion & refracture with Ex-fix
  4. 15v/vlg-20/A/P/30/R-<2


(H)  pt is 12 yo
dx/classification/age group
PE finding effecting tx?
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment?
why complication, what injured  

(H) pt is 12 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group ?
  2. PE finding effecting tx?
  3. tx
  4. MC Complication
  5. acceptable alignment?
  6. why complication, what injured
wt less than 100 lbs
15v/Vlg-20 A/P-30R,2 short
  deep branch of the medial femoral circumflex artery branches into superior retinacular vessels that supply the femoral head  


  1. 11-16yrs
  2. wt less than 100 lbs
  3. transtrochateric nail
  4. Osteonecrosis (ON) of femoral head,
  5. 15v/Vlg-20 A/P-30R,2 short
  6. deep branch of the medial femoral circumflex artery branches into superior retinacular vessels that supply the femoral head


 pt is 12 yo 
dx/classification/age group
xray finding effecting tx?
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment?

pt is 12 yo


  1. dx/parameters for this age group
  2. xray finding effecting tx?
  3. tx
  4. MC Complication
  5. acceptable alignment?
  11-16yrs wt 
fx pattern prx or distal
submuscular plating
15 v/vlg-20 A/P 30 R-<2 shorting   
  1. 11-16yrs wt
  2. fx pattern prx or distal
  3. submuscular plating
  4. Nonunion
  5. 15 v/vlg-20 A/P 30 R-<2 shorting
17 yo girl
  dx/classification/age group
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment?  

17 yo girl


  1. dx/parameters for this age group ?
  2. tx
  3. MC Complication
  4. acceptable alignment?
17 yr old  skeletal mature 
piriformis nail
  15 v/vlg-20 A/P 30 R-<2 shorting    
  1. 17 yr old skeletal mature
  2. piriformis nail
  3. Heterotopic ossificationor associated fem neck fx
  4. 15 v/vlg-20 A/P 30 R-<2 shorting
 pt is 12  yo 80 lbs
dx/classification/age group
PE finding effecting tx?
tx
MC Complication
acceptable alignment?
when remove hardware?

pt is 12 yo 80 lbs


  1. dx/parameters for this age group ?
  2. PE finding effecting tx?
  3. tx
  4. MC Complication
  5. acceptable alignment?
  6. when remove hardware?
  12 yo,  length stable fx (transverse or oblique fx patterns) 
adolescent  wt less < 100 lbs  stable fx
 flex nails  
pain at insertion site near the knee 
 15v/vlg/30R/20A/P/<2
1 yr  
  1. 12 yo, length stable fx (transverse or oblique fx patterns)
  2. adolescent wt less < 100 lbs stable fx
  3. flex nails
  4. pain at insertion site near the knee
  5. 15v/vlg/30R/20A/P/<2
  6. 1 yr

Which of the following techniques used to treat pediatric femur fractures has been associated with damage to the deep branch of the medial femoral circumflex artery?

Piriformis entry intramedullary nails have been associated with damage to the deep branch of the medial femoral circumflex artery (MFCA) and a risk of avascular necrosis in children and adolescents.

An 11-year-old female sustains an open right femoral shaft fracture and closed left both-bone forearm fracture after being struck by a motor vehicle. She is 5'1'' and weighs 146 lbs. No neurovascular deficits are noted in any of her extremities. Which of the following is a contraindication to elastic intramedullary nail fixation of her femur fracture?

s pediatric patient is obese and weighs 146 lbs, and would be at risk of increased complications including nonunion if she underwent elastic intramedullary nail fixation.

Which of the following patients would be the BEST candidate for submuscular bridge plating?

10 year old with contraindications to flexible nailing, 120-lb boy with a long spiral, comminuted midshaft femur fracture

A 14-year-old boy sustains a femoral shaft fracture while waterskiing. He is treated with a piriformis fossa entry antegrade intramedullary nail. Six months post-operatively the patient complains of persistent groin pain. What is the most likely complication he has sustained?

Osteonecrosis following antegrade nailing of the femur in pediatric and adolescent patiens has been described and is believed to be the result of iatrogenic injury to the lateral epiphyseal branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery

A 4-year-old boy sustains a midshaft femur fracture with less than 2 cm of shortening that was treated with immediate closed reduction and hip-spica casting. what is the most common requiring early surgical intervention in this age group?

Early hip spica cast treatment is the current mainstay of treatment in diaphyseal femur fractures in children less than 5 years of age. Complications of this treatment method are relatively low, but those requiring early revision of treatment most commonly involve loss of reduction.



A 13-year-old male is involved in motor vehicle accident. He has a GCS of 6 and is intubated at the scene. He has a splenic laceration that will require an emergent exploratory laparotomy and he has a left hemothorax requiring a chest tube. H...

A 13-year-old male is involved in motor vehicle accident. He has a GCS of 6 and is intubated at the scene. He has a splenic laceration that will require an emergent exploratory laparotomy and he has a left hemothorax requiring a chest tube. His femur fracture is shown in Figure A. What is the next best step in management of this fracture?

External fixation for this polytraumatized adolescent that is going to the operating room emergently for abdominal surgery is the most appropriate step, and can be thought of as damage control orthopaedics.



 A 7-year-old boy sustains an isolated, closed injury shown in Figure A. He weighs 55lbs and is otherwise healthy. What is the best treatment option for this patient? 

A 7-year-old boy sustains an isolated, closed injury shown in Figure A. He weighs 55lbs and is otherwise healthy. What is the best treatment option for this patient?

transverse midshaft femur fractures in a skeletally immature patient. In this age bracketclosed reduction and flexible intramedullary nailing is the best treatment option.



 An 11-year-old girl sustains the following injury seen in Figure A. Assuming she has complete physeal arrest, what is the expected limb-length-discrepancy? 

An 11-year-old girl sustains the following injury seen in Figure A. Assuming she has complete physeal arrest, what is the expected limb-length-discrepancy? mn

(23/15/9)/(6/5/3/16/14) & >2 yrs/>2 cm/<50=excision bar &> 20% osteotomy


23Leg/15knee/9DFem/6Ptib/5Dtib/3Pfem-16/14; skeletal maturity B=16 & G=14 therefore 14-11= 3 years x 9 = 27 mm or 3 cm



A 10-year-old female presents after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle. Her right leg shows significant swelling and deformity around the knee. An injury radiograph is shown in Figure A. Further radiographic work-up confirms the diagnosis of a Salter-Harris II fracture, without any other significant bony injury. The patient is treated definitively with open reduction and internal fixation with lag screws in the metaphysis.


Mc complication?

growth arrest.





An 11-year-old boy underwent surgical intervention for the injury shown in Figure A two years ago. He currently does not complain of knee pain, but the parents have noticed a progressive bow-leg deformity. Physical examination reveals 5 degre...

An 11-year-old boy underwent surgical intervention for the injury shown in Figure A two years ago. He currently does not complain of knee pain, but the parents have noticed a progressive bow-leg deformity. Physical examination reveals 5 degrees of varus relative to contralateral side. Current radiographs are provided Figure B. Physeal mapping via CT demonstrates a bar involving 25% of the physis. The remainder of the physis is open. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?

Physeal bridge excision is a recommmended treatment option for patients with a resulting deformity in which there is at least 2 years or 2 cm of growth remaining and a physeal bridge that is less than or equal to 50% of the physeal area.

current indication for osteotomy is correction of angular deformities____° because they likely will not correct spontaneously after bridge resection.

>20

which variable in not associated with an increased risk of complications with treatment of distal femoral epiphyseal fractures ?


MC complication?

 direction of fracture displacment


-

Deformity (most common)results from physeal arrest and can produce limb length discrepancy and/or angular deformity

direction of fracture displacment


-Deformity (most common)results from physeal arrest and can produce limb length discrepancy and/or angular deformity



A 10-year-old boy presents to the emergency room after injuring his left knee while playing soccer. He localizes the pain to the distal femur, and is unable to bear weight on the affected leg. On physical exam the patient is tender to palpati...

A 10-year-old boy presents to the emergency room after injuring his left knee while playing soccer. He localizes the pain to the distal femur, and is unable to bear weight on the affected leg. On physical exam the patient is tender to palpation only directly over the distal femoral physis. He has swelling about the distal thigh, without any signs of knee effusion. An AP and lateral radiograph of the affected knee are shown in Figures A and B. An AP and lateral radiograph of the contralateral knee are shown in Figures C and D.



  1. dx?
  2. What is the most appropriate treatment?
  3. if SH 3 or 4 tx?


  1. Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal femoral physis
  2. Cast immobilization with close clinical followup
  3. Open reduction with pin fixation


 A 13-year-old boy is unable to bear weight after sustaining a twisting injury during football practice. Physical exam shows swelling and tenderness over the distal femur. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. What is the most appropriate trea...

A 13-year-old boy is unable to bear weight after sustaining a twisting injury during football practice. Physical exam shows swelling and tenderness over the distal femur. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. What is the most appropriate treatment?


MC complication?

displaced Salter-Harris II fracture of the distal femoral physis. Because the fracture is displaced, closed reduction with percutaneous pinning would be the most appropriate treatment


-Deformity (most common)results from physeal arrest and can produce limb length discrepancy and/or angular deformity

physeal bar of <50% and at least 2 years or 2 cm of growth remaining tx?

physeal bridge excision

Dx/classifcation?
 Mc complication
Tx?
Sur approach if ORIF


  1. Dx/classifcation?
  2. Mc complication
  3. Tx?
  4. Sur approach if ORIF


  Type IV Intertrochanteric  
  Coxa valga  
  Closed reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)  
  lateral (Hardinge) for type IV  
  1. Type IV Intertrochanteric
  2. Coxa valga
  3. Closed reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
  4. lateral (Hardinge) for type IV
 7 yrs old  
 Dx/classifcation/age? 
acceptable alignment
 Mc complication?
Sur approach if ORIF  

7 yrs old


  1. Dx/classifcation/age?
  2. Tx?
  3. acceptable alignment
  4. Mc complication?
  5. Sur approach if ORIF
Coxa vara (neck-shaft angle <130deg) 2nd most common complication  25% osteonecrosis


  1. Type III Cervicotrochanteric (or basicervical)
  2. 3-10yrs old 4.5mm or 7.3mm screws (not crossing physis), decompression and spica casting for 4-6 weeks.:
  3. accept <10 degrees of angulation
  4. Coxa vara (neck-shaft angle <130deg) 2nd most common complication 25% osteonecrosis
  5. anterolateral (Watson-Jones) for types I, II, III
3 yo Dx/classifcation/age? 
Tx? 
 Mc complication?
Sur approach if ORIF  
  acceptable alignment  

3 yo


  1. Dx/classifcation/age?
  2. Tx?
  3. Mc complication?
  4. Sur approach if ORIF
  5. acceptable alignment
  Type II Transcervical 
   AVN: 50% of transcervical fractures
  accept <2mm cortical translation, <5 degrees of angulation, no malrotation  
  1. Type II Transcervical
  2. smooth pins across the physis, decompression and spica casting for 4-6 weeks.
  3. AVN: 50% of transcervical fractures
  4. anterolateral (Watson-Jones)
  5. accept <2mm cortical translation, <5 degrees of angulation, no malrotation
Tx?  
Mc complication?
Sur approach if ORIF    acceptable alignment    


  1. Dx/classifcation/age?
  2. Tx?
  3. Mc complication?
  4. Sur approach if ORIF acceptable alignment
  Type ITransphyseal (IA, without dislocation of epiphysis from acetabulum; IB, with dislocation of epiphysis)
90-100% AVN
  1. Type ITransphyseal (IA, without dislocation of epiphysis from acetabulum; IB, with dislocation of epiphysis)
  2. emergent ORIF, capsulotomy, or joint aspiration
  3. 90-100% AVN





 A 14-year-old male sustains the injuries shown in Figures A and B after a fall off the roof of his house.What is the most appropriate management?




dx/classifation?

A 14-year-old male sustains the injuries shown in Figures A and B after a fall off the roof of his house.What is the most appropriate management?


dx/classifation?

transcervical (Delbet II) femoral neck fracture. Transphyseal cancellous screws are indicated for fixation of the femoral neck fracture in this case.



) What is the most common complication following surgical fixation for the fracture shown in Figure A in an 8-year-old boy? 

) What is the most common complication following surgical fixation for the fracture shown in Figure A in an 8-year-old boy?

pediatric basicervical femoral neck fracture. Femoral neck fractures in the pediatric population are associated with a high rate of osteonecrosis



A 14-year-old boy develops an acutely swollen right knee playing volleyball. During the examination, he is unable to perform a straight leg raise due to pain. Figure A shows a lateral radiograph of his right knee. What would be the most appro...

A 14-year-old boy develops an acutely swollen right knee playing volleyball. During the examination, he is unable to perform a straight leg raise due to pain. Figure A shows a lateral radiograph of his right knee. What would be the most appropriate management of this injury?


dx/class?



displaced tibial tuberosity fracture, and the treatment of choice would be open reduction and internal fixation.

displaced tibial tuberosity fracture, and the treatment of choice would be open reduction and internal fixation.



 A 15-year-old male complains of pain and swelling of the right knee immediately after landing a ski jump. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. Which of the following potential concomitant diagnosis should be particularly observed for with th...

A 15-year-old male complains of pain and swelling of the right knee immediately after landing a ski jump. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. Which of the following potential concomitant diagnosis should be particularly observed for with this injury pattern?


dx/class?



type III tibial tubercle avulsion fracture. Anterior compartment syndrome is at risk as anterior tibial recurrent artery may be disrupted. Meniscal tears have been reported in this population as well.

type III tibial tubercle avulsion fracture. Anterior compartment syndrome is at risk as anterior tibial recurrent artery may be disrupted. Meniscal tears have been reported in this population as well.



A 14-year-old boy sustains the injury shown in figure A. He subsequently develops compartment syndrome and requires fasciotomy. Injury to what artery is most likely responsible? 

A 14-year-old boy sustains the injury shown in figure A. He subsequently develops compartment syndrome and requires fasciotomy. Injury to what artery is most likely responsible?



 anterior tibial artery lies on the anterior surface of the interosseous membrane and supplies the anterior compartment of the leg. The anterior tibial recurrent artery arises superiorly over the tibial tubercle to supply the anterior knee ...

anterior tibial artery lies on the anterior surface of the interosseous membrane and supplies the anterior compartment of the leg. The anterior tibial recurrent artery arises superiorly over the tibial tubercle to supply the anterior knee and can be injured by displaced fractures of the tubercle.

 ___artery is a branch off the posterior tibial artery distal to the knee joint, and descends in the posterior compartment.


name 1-21

___artery is a branch off the posterior tibial artery distal to the knee joint, and descends in the posterior compartment.


name 1-21


1-6; 6-3;15-6;18-4



 peroneal A=13   
 Anterior Compartment (contains:Tibialis Anterior ,EHL, EDL, Peroneus tertius, Deep Peroneal nerve, and the anterior tibial vessesls)
Tibialis Anterior
Tibia
 Extensor Digitorum Longus
Deep Peroneal Nerve and Anterior T...

peroneal A=13




  1. Anterior Compartment (contains:Tibialis Anterior ,EHL, EDL, Peroneus tertius, Deep Peroneal nerve, and the anterior tibial vessesls)
  2. Tibialis Anterior
  3. Tibia
  4. Extensor Digitorum Longus
  5. Deep Peroneal Nerve and Anterior Tibial Vessels
  6. Lateral Compartment (contains:,Peroneus longus , Peroneus brevis, and the Superficial Peroneal nerve)
  7. Peroneus Longus
  8. Superficial peroneal nerve
  9. Fibula
  10. Tibialis Posterior
  11. Flexor digitorum longus(FDL)
  12. Flexor Hallucis Longus
  13. Peroneal Vessels
  14. Tibial Nerve and Posterior Tibial Vessels
  15. Deep Posterior Compartment (contains:Popliteus, FHL, FDL, Tibialis Posterior, Tibial nerve and the posterior Tibial vessels)
  16. Soleus
  17. Long Saphenous Vein
  18. Superficial Posterior Compartment(contains: Gastrocnemius, soleus, Plantaris, and the Sural nerve)
  19. Lateral Head of Gastrocnemius
  20. Medial Head of Gastrocnemius
  21. Sural Nerve and Lesser Saphenous Vein
 ___ artery is a branch of the popliteal artery and carries blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot. 

___ artery is a branch of the popliteal artery and carries blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot.

posterior tibial=15
  1. Anterior Compartment (contains:Tibialis Anterior ,EHL, EDL, Peroneus tertius, Deep Peroneal nerve, and the anterior tibial vessesls)
Extensor Digitorum Longus 
Extensor Hallucis Longus 
Tibialis Anterior 
Deep Peroneal Ner...

posterior tibial=15


  1. 1. Anterior Compartment (contains:Tibialis Anterior ,EHL, EDL, Peroneus tertius, Deep Peroneal nerve, and the anterior tibial vessesls)
  2. Extensor Digitorum Longus
  3. Extensor Hallucis Longus
  4. Tibialis Anterior
  5. Deep Peroneal Nerve and Anterior Tibial Vessels
  6. Lateral Compartment (contains:,Peroneus longus , Peroneus brevis, and the superficial Peroneal nerve)
  7. Superficial peroneal nerve
  8. Peroneus Longus
  9. Peroneus Brevis
  10. Deep Posterior Compartment (contains:Popliteus, FHL, FDL, Tibialis Posterior tibial nerve and the posterior Tibial vessels)
  11. Tibialis Posterior
  12. Flexor Hallucis Longus
  13. Flexor digitorum longus(FDL)
  14. Peroneal Vessels
  15. Tibial Nerve and Posterior Tibial Vessels
  16. Long Saphenous Vein
  17. -Superficial Posterior Compartment (contains: Gastrocnemius, soleus, Plantaris, and the Sural nerve
  18. Soleus
  19. Achilles Tendon
  20. Sural Nerve and Lesser Saphenous Vein
  21. Fibula
  22. Tibia

_____ artery comes off of the popliteal artery and supplies the ACL.

middle geniculate

___ artery pierces the aponeurotic covering of the adductor canal, and accompanies the saphenous nerve to the medial side of the knee.

saphenous branch of descending genicular

age?
Tx?
Mc complication?


  1. Dx/classifcation/
  2. age?
  3. Tx?
  4. Mc complication?
  Type II Minimally displaced with intact posterior hinge  tibial spine
ORIF vs. all-arthroscopic fixation  
  Arthrofibrosis   
  1. Type II Minimally displaced with intact posterior hinge tibial spine
  2. in ages 8-14
  3. ORIF vs. all-arthroscopic fixation
  4. Arthrofibrosis
  Dx/classifcation/
age?
Moi
Tx?
MC cause of non reductin?
Mc complication?  
  1. Dx/classifcation/
  2. age?
  3. Moi
  4. Tx?
  5. MC cause of non reductin?
  6. Mc complication?
  rapid deceleration or hyperextension of the knee  
ORIF vs. all-arthroscopic fixation    
meniscal block
Arthrofibrosis     


  1. Type IIICompletely displaced tibial spine
  2. in ages 8-14
  3. rapid deceleration or hyperextension of the knee
  4. ORIF vs. all-arthroscopic fixation
  5. meniscal block
  6. Arthrofibrosis
age?
Moi
Tx?
Mc complication?  


  1. Dx/classifcation/
  2. age?
  3. Moi
  4. Tx?
  5. Mc complication?



  1. Type I Nondisplaced
  2. ages 8-14
  3. rapid deceleration or hyperextension of the knee
  4. closed reduction, evacuation of hemarthrosis, immobilization in 0-20 degrees of extension
  5. ACL laxity


 The AP radiograph in Figure A demonstrates an injury in a 13-year-old soccer player. What is the equivalent injury in a skeletally mature patient?


-dx?

The AP radiograph in Figure A demonstrates an injury in a 13-year-old soccer player. What is the equivalent injury in a skeletally mature patient?


-dx?


  1. displaced fracture of the tibial spine. The ACL inserts on the tibial eminence and the lateral aspect of the medial tibial spine.
  2. Type III Completely displaced tibial spine


___ &___ are thought to be involved in generation of the this ______ fracture.
-

pathognomonic for an ____

___ &___ are thought to be involved in generation of the this ______ fracture.


-pathognomonic for an ____

iliotibial band and anterior oblique ligaments


-Segond


-ACL



 A 19-year-old patient is undergoing an arthroscopic treatment of a right knee with suture fixation via transosseous tunnels shown in the video in Figure V. What is the most likely postoperative complication?

A 19-year-old patient is undergoing an arthroscopic treatment of a right knee with suture fixation via transosseous tunnels shown in the video in Figure V. What is the most likely postoperative complication?

Intercondylar eminence fractures that occur in adolescent or adult patients need to be counseled as to the risk of development of stiffness and arthrofibrotic scar tissue. This often presents with the inability to achieve full knee extension.

A 10-year-old female presents to the emergency department complaining of anterior knee pain after a fall from her bicycle. Exam reveals ecchymosis and swelling over the patella and an extensor lag. Radiographs are shown in Figures A and B. What is the most appropriate next step in treatment?


dx?


mc Complication?

open reduction with sutrure fixation


-Patella sleeve fractures occur most commonly in children aged 8-12. This injury involves an avulsion of cartilage (and sometimes a small piece of bone) from the inferior pole of the patella. Sleeve fractures should be accurately reduced and stabilized using suture fixation thru bone tunnels in the patella. K wires can be added if the fracture fragment is large enough.


-Patella altaExtensor lagQuadriceps atrophy

what is the name of the x-ray finding that's pathognomonic for both columns fracture and what view is this finding found?

spur signed


Obturator oblique view

2 findings associated with intact weightbearing dome ?


#1–roof arcs greater than 45°


#2–femoral head congruency with intact acetabulum on non-traction x-ray

surgical approach has the highest risk of complication due to a vascular issue?

the Stoppa approach to the acetabulum

what is the most common complication with the Stoppa approach?

injury to the corona mortise

what to vessels and anastomosis to form the corona mortise

the external iliac artery and the obturator artery which is a retropubic vascular connection

what is the most important factor for improved outcome after an acetabular fracture postoperatively?

anatomic reduction

there is a disproportionate incidence of poor outcomes in what kind of fractures as relates to the hip?

posterior wall fractures

most common complication after an acetabular fracture is ?

posttraumatic arthrosis

what tests must be ordered for all traumatic hip dislocations?

postreduction CT scan

what is the most important factor affecting a dislocated hip?

reduction as soon as possible

what is the weightbearing status after a dislocated hip with no associated injuries?

weightbearing as tolerated WBAT postreduction

what is the rate of osteonecrosis after all hip dislocations?

10-15%

how much displacement of the femoral head is indication for surgery

any displacement

what is the treatment for Pipkin 1 fracture?


what is a Pipkin 1 fracture?

excise small infra-foveal fragments


-type I is below the fovea and does not involve the weightbearing portion of the femoral head

what is the treatment for a Pipkin 2 femoral head fracture?


what is a Pipkin 2 fracture?

ORIF super foveal fragments


-Pipkin 2 is a fracture above the fovea ligament and involve the weightbearing portion of the femoral head

what is a Pipkin 3 femoral head fracture?

it is an Pipkin 1 or 2 with an associated femoral neck fracture high incidence of AVN

what is a Pipkin 4 femoral head fracture

it is an Pipkin 1 or 2 with an associated acetabular fracture using posterior wall

what is the treatment of Pipkin 1 fracture

nondisplacedToe-touch weightbearing ×4-6 weeks

what is the treatment of a Pipkin 3 and an older patient compared to a younger patient

?older patient treated with an endoprosthesis bipolar and a younger patient is treated with ORIF of the head and the neck

what is the single most important factor in the treatment and the outcome number femoral neck fracture?

the physiologic age of the patient

what is the primary source of blood flow to the femoral head?

the medial femoral circumflex artery

what is the next best step to diagnosis an occult fracture of the femoral neck?

MRI T1

which classification of the femoral neck fracture has the highest risk of complication & why?

Pauwels 3 because its vertical fracture

what is the treatment for a displaced femoral neck fracture and a young patient?

Internal fixation

what is mandatory to get right during the reduction process of the displaced femoral neck fracture in a young patient?

anatomic reduction

what is the treatment for displaced femoral neck fracture in an older patient

prosthetic replacement unipolar and bipolar

what is the treatment of a femoral neck fracture in an older patient with pre-existing disease

consider total hip arthroplasty

was most important risk factor for osteonecrosis after femoral neck fracture

inaccurate reduction

what is the treatment of a nonunion of the femoral neck if the head is viable in a young patient

valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy

what is the most common fracture of the hip that tends to occur an older and sicker patient's?

intertrochanteric hip fractures

hip fractures associated with a decrease mortality are seen is surgery is performed within what time.?

48 hours

what is the literature say about the comparison of a sliding hip screw and sideplate to a cephalometric layer and a nail for the treatment of a neutral hip fracture?

sliding hip compression screw at the lower complication rate and decreased cost

what is the treatment for reverse oblique fracture of the proximal femur?

fixed angle plate screw construct Cephalomedullary nail

in a proximal femur fracture that involved the subtrochanteric regionwhat is the position of the proximal fragments

the proximal fragments are typically flexed and abducted


AKA varus and procavatum

what is the preferred treatment for subtrochanteric hip fracture?

intramedullary fixation

what is the most common complicationwith intramedullary fixation of subtrochanteric hip fracture?

varus malreduction

what is the entry point for cephalo-medullary nail?

piriformis fossa entry

what tip to apex distance is associated with a greater cut out of the lateral femoral cortex

greater than 25 mm

what is the most common cause of implant failure with proximal femur fractures

osteoporosis requiring calcium and vitamin D treatment

when treating a basicervical hip fracture what is helpful during surgery?

a derotation screw

when treating surgically a femoral neck fracture what is the orientation of fixation described

the orientation is inverted triangle with the distal screw being placed in the calcar and posterior

what is the most common complication with a femoral shaft fracture which occurs up to 10% of the time?

ipsilateral femoral neck fracture

what is the next step in the management of femoral shaft fracture preop and intraoperative

preop finding cut CT scan to rule out femoral neck fracture and Intra-Op fluoroscopy views to rule out femoral neck fracture

was a treatment of a femoral shaft fracture in damage control surgery?

external fixation

if there is a femoral shaft fracture plus a neck fracture, a periprosthetic fracture, or pediatric femur fracture what is the next step in treatment

ORIF with plate fixation

what is one of the primary treatment goals in a trauma patient with a femoral shaft fracture? However this surgery is high risk if what comorbidity is found?

early IM nailing


Do not use IM nailing instead do an excellent fixation and patient with a closed head injury

what is the gold standard treatment for femoral shaft fracture?

statically locked reamed IM nail

what is the starting point for a statically locked reamed IM nail with femur

piriformis fossa starting point

what is not necessarily best for trochanteric entry point

tip of the trochanter what is best is just lateral to the anatomic axis

what is the next step in the management for distal third femoral shaft fracture

retrograde nailing

what are the indications for retrograde nailing of a femoral shaft fracture (5)


  1. distal third femur fracture
  2. Obesity
  3. Floating knee
  4. Bilateral femoral shaft fractures
  5. Ipsilateral femoral neck with a femoral shaft fracture

when performing internal fixation of a femoral shaft fracture what step has been shown to have superior results prior to inserting the nail?

reaming superior to unreamed

what is the next step in management of an ipsilateral femoral neck plus a femoral shaft fracture

retrograde femoral nail or a side plate plus screws for the neck fracture

with the most common complication of IM nailing of a femoral shaft fracture, clinical significance?

most common complication is heterotopic ossification


It is really clinically significant

what is the next step in management of a patient with bilateral chest injuries

unreamed IM nail

what is the highest risk factor in treating a patient with bilateral femoral shaft fractures

high risk of death

what is the most common malrotation in treating of femoral shaft fracture and the patient had a supine

2 much internal rotation

was most common complication in treating of femoral shaft fracture in the lateral position

to much external rotation

was most common complication and treating of femoral shaft fracture using traction?

the fractures reduced to0 long

was most common complication in treating a femoral shaft fracture in a cast or nonoperatively?

the fracture is too short

what is the most important potential complication with the distal femur fracture

popliteal artery injury

which surgical treatment is contraindicated for a 33 cc fracture of the distal femur

non-fixed angle plating

was the most common malunion with 33C distal femur fracture

varus malalignment

what is the next best management step to treat a distal femur fracture with articular extension

locked plating with long working length

what is a 33 c distal femur fracture

complete fracture where the articular fragment is separated from the distal femoral shaft

what is the next step in management if the goal is to utilize the fixation device to aid in the reduction

using a nonlocked compression screws

when treating a distal femur fracture what type of fixation provides fixed angle fixation that help to resist collapsed

locked screws which are inserted after the nonlocked screws

where the next step in management for supracondylar femur fracture and periprosthetic fractures

retrograde nailing

when treating a distal femur fracture with the Hoffa fragment what is the direction of fixation and which condyle issues is fractured?

fixations from anterior to posterior and it involved the lateral femoral condyle

what is the next management step if there are diminished distal pulses after gross alignment is restored

angiography

was the incidence of the Hoffa fracture and types the distal femur fractures

approximate 40%