Ochronosis of the Hip Joint

Ochronosis of hip joint; a case report

BACKGROUND Ochronosis is connective tissue manifestation of Alkaptonuria. Joint involvement specially hip and knee destruction is seen. The cartilage is pigmented and destroyed. It is interested for both pathologists and orthopedic surgeons. CASE PRESENTATION A 54 years old woman with hip fracture after simple falling is candidate for surgery, but, after skin and subcutaneous incision over de...

The Correlation between Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Hip Adductor Tightness

Background. Low back pain is one of the ten most common causes of disability, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction is one of the most common causes of it. Objectives. This study aimed to find if there is any association between hip adductor tightness with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Methods. Sixty people who had attended our Sports Medicine Clinic took part in this study (30 in each group). The...

osteochondromatosis of the hip joint. report of a cast.

osteochondromatosis of the hip is a rare disease inwhich segments of synovial membrane become cartilaginous. these may calcify or ossify formin- g osteocartilag-inous masses as loose bodies. it occurs most often in young or middle-aged adults and the etiology or the condition is unknown. the diagnosis can be apparent with due consideration on clinical history and proper x-ray examination or the...

Pseudarthrosis of the hip joint.

The problem of disabling osteoarthritis of the hip is difficult when only one hip is involved, far more so when both are affected. The orthopaedic surgeon is largely concerned with the improvement of function, and with operations of choice rather than of necessity ; but in cases of severe osteoarthritis of the hip, with its progressive interference in work, recreation and sleep, any relief that...

Osteochondromatosis of the hip joint.