Hip Joint
Anatomy · Topic 17
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume I · Anatomy · Topic 17 · combined PDF page 117
Practice questions
- Which description best characterizes the contemporary anterior approach to the hip?
- Which change best summarizes the historical evolution of the anterior approach to the hip?
- A surgeon is considering a contemporary anterior approach for a hip operation. Which pair of procedure categories is specifically described as using this approach?
- What is the principal anatomical and biomechanical aim of pelvic and femoral osteotomies in the pediatric hip?
- In a child requiring a pelvic procedure for hip dysplasia, which pair is identified as primary options during childhood?
- A patient has completed skeletal growth and is being considered for a pelvic osteotomy. Which options are described for this stage?
- A hip is incongruent, and a salvage osteotomy is being considered. Which procedures are identified as possible options in this setting?
- A young patient with osteonecrosis of the femoral head is being evaluated for a joint-preserving femoral osteotomy. Which pair is described as being used primarily for this condition?
- Which statement best reflects the evidence-based role of femoral osteotomy for osteonecrosis of the femoral head?
- A surgeon is planning individualized acetabular and femoral component alignment rather than relying only on a fixed safe zone. Which concept is most directly relevant?
- Which bearing-surface advance is reported to have reduced wear and osteolysis in hip arthroplasty?
- In a selected patient with chronic prosthetic hip infection, a well-fixed component is being considered for retention during partial exchange. Which statement best reflects the evidence summarized in the review?