hip pathologies

• describe arthritis in the hip

  narrowing of the joint space

  osteophyte formation

  sclerosis of subchondral bone plate
• where do most hip fractures occur

  femoral neck

  intertrochanteric area
• what is a bursae

  small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between joints
• what is hip bursitis

  inflammation of one or more of the bursae
• what are the best image modalities for hip bursitis

  ultrasound

  Mri
• name some pediatric pathologies

  DDH

  SUFE

  perthe's disease

  avulsion fractures
• define DDH

  development dysplasia of the hip
• what is DDH

  abnormal development of the acetabulum with or without hip dislocation
• define SUFE

  slipped upper femoral epiphysis
• what is SUFE

  femoral epiphysis has a fracture

  head of the femur slips out of place
• what is perthe's disease

  blood supply to the head of the femur is disrupted and causes bone to deteriorate

  necrosis