APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are signs/symptoms of a dislocated hip?
A
flexed, adducted hip with internal rotation
B
flexed, abducted hip with external rotation
C
extended, adducted hip with internal rotation
D
extended, abducted hip with external rotation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A physical deformity with ipsilateral shortening/hip flexion, adduction and internal rotation will be visible. Inability to walk results from of pain and swelling. With the separation of the femur head from the acetabulum, surrounding muscles and tendons can be damaged as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Patients often present in obvious severe pain in the hip region and upper leg. They may also complain of knee, lower leg, or even back pain. Patients usually complain of the inability to walk or move their leg about the hip joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three types of anterior hip dislocations: obturator, an inferior dislocation due to simultaneous abduction; hip flexion; and external rotation. Iliac and pubic dislocations are superior dislocations due to simultaneous abduction, hip extension, and external rotation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Posterior dislocation. In approximately 90% of hip dislocation patients, the femur is pushed out of the socket in a backward direction. This is called a posterior dislocation.

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