The most common form of hip dysfunction is osteoarthritis , which affects nearly 80% of individuals by the age of 75 years. Osteoporosis can lead to hip fractures and hospitalization for older individuals.
Anatomy Ball & Socket joint Convex femoral head: 2/3 covered with cartilage Head of femur points in anterior, medial, superior direction
Anatomy Acetabulum faces lateral, inferior and anterior direction Ring of cartilage covers periphery Labrum Triangular fibrocartilaginous ring attached to the bony rim of the acetabulum Serves to deepen the socket & increase surface area; thereby increasing stability Improves mobility by providing an elastic alternative to a bony rim
Angle of inclination
A ngle of anteversion
Anatomy fat pad located in the acetabular fossa Lubrication Shock absorber Protects ligamentum teres
Anatomy Joint capsule shaped like a cylindrical sleeve – 4 sets of fibers: Longitudinal Oblique Arcuate Circular Deep fibers of rectus femoris strengthen capsule anteriorly
Arthrokinematics & ROM Flexion/Extension:120°/20° Spin movement of the head of the femur Abduction : 45° Head of the femur glides inferior Adduction: 30° Head of the femur glides superior Internal Rotation: 30° Head of the femur glides posterior External Rotation: 45° Head of the femur glides anterior
Resting position 30° flexion, 30° abduction, 20° ER Close packed position Extension, abduction, internal rotation
Muscles Flexors: Psoas Major Psoas Minor Iliacus Pectineus Rectus Femoris Extensors: Gluteus Maximus Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Biceps Femoris (long head)
Adductors: Adductor Magnus Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Gracilis Pectineus Abductors: Gluteus Medius Tensor Fascia Latae
Internal Rotators: Tensor Fascia Latae Gluteus Minimus External Rotators: Gluteus Maximus Gemellus Superior Gemellus Inferior Obturator Externus Obturator Internus Quadratus Femoris Piriformis