Thigh, Hip, Groin, Pelvis Chapter 17 Athletic Injuries ATC 222 Thigh, Hip, Groin, Pelvis Chapter 17

Thigh Contusion Etiology S/S Grading Treatment Complication See web handout Treatment RICER crutches immobilization gentle ROM Complication myositis ossificans

Femoral Fracture Commonly in middle 1/3 S/S shortened extremity externally rotated leg shock deformity

Hip Dislocation Uncommon S/S Treatment posterior (more common) FADIR anterior FABER inability to move deformity Treatment

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Etiology avascular necrosis 4-10 years more males unknown cause, trauma? Characteristics pain with passive hip rotation no improvement Treatment Referral

Slipped Capital Femoris Epiphysis Mainly males, 10-17 years old tall and thin, obese Etiology Treatment

“Hip Pointer” Contusion to iliac crest S/S Treatment