A 67-year-old male with severe hip arthritis presents for evaluation of a total hip arthroplasty. The patient is requesting a minimally invasive Watson-Jones approach, as he has heard post-operative mobility is significantly improved compared with a traditional transgluteal technique. What should the patient be told to expect regarding early post-operative gait kinematics when comparing these surgical approaches?

An active 40-year-old male undergoes hip surgery for arthritis. A post-operative radiograph is provided in Figure A. Each of the following are complications associated with this procedure EXCEPT:

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While covering the local under-18 youth soccer team, a player comes to you after a routine urinalysis demonstrated microscopic hematuria. You're initially concerned for exercise-induced hematuria, as the team just finished competing in the national championship series. After 72 hours, a repeat urinalysis demonstrates persistent hematuria. Which of the following answers correctly matches a possible etiology with associated history?

While covering the local under-18 youth soccer team, a player comes to you after a routine urinalysis demonstrated microscopic hematuria. You're initially concerned for exercise-induced hematuria, as the team just finished competing in the national championship series. After 72 hours, a repeat urinalysis demonstrates persistent hematuria. Which of the following answers correctly matches a possible etiology with associated history?

A 6-week old boy refused to move his left hip. The patient was delivered by C-section 4 weeks premature, but otherwise is healthy. He has been afebrile. Examination reveals some mild, diffuse swelling about the left proximal thigh. Passive motion of the hip elicits discomfort. An AP pelvis radiograph is shown in Figure A. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 55-year-old male presents with increasing hip pain that is recalcitrant to NSAIDs, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and activity modifications. He has a BMI of 29 kg/m2 and elects to proceed forward with total hip replacement. In the first few weeks after surgery, he has increased pain particularly when working with physical therapy. His immediate post-op and 3-week follow-up radiographs are shown in Figure A. Which of the following surgical approaches is associated with an increased risk for his current presentation?

An 83-year-old female presents with an insidious onset of right hip pain. She states she underwent a right hip replacement and revision nearly 20 years ago and was doing well. However, over the past two years, her right hip has had worsening pain and is affecting her activities of daily living. Her serum labs included ESR of 10 mm/hr (normal 0-22 mm/hr) and CRP of 1.1 mg/dL (normal <0.5mg/dL). A hip aspiration results in negative leukocyte esterase, synovial WBC of 1,200 cells/mL, and 78% neutrophils. X-ray is shown in Figure A. Which of the following is the direct result of this radiographic finding?

A 21-year-old recreational hockey goalie presents to your clinic with 6 weeks of right hip and groin pain. He denies any acute traumatic injuries. On physical examination, he has pain with flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the right hip and reports deep-seated groin pain when asked to perform a squat. After reviewing his radiographs and MRI you prescribe him a course of physical therapy in order to focus on core and hip strengthening. You allow him to bear weight as tolerated. Which radiographic studies did this patient most likely present to your clinic with?

A 34-year-old male presents with the right posterior wall acetabular fracture shown in Figure A. What is the most accurate method to test for hip stability in this patient?

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A patient with a severe nickel allergy and degenerative joint disease of the hip would be best served by which of the following prosthetic options?

A patient with a severe nickel allergy and degenerative joint disease of the hip would be best served by which of the following prosthetic options?

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A 6-week-old female infant is referred to your practice for concerns of developmental dysplasia of the hip. On physical exam, you note a positive Ortolani test on the left side. Pavlik harness treatment is initiated. Which of the following imaging modalities should be utilized at the two week follow-up visit?

A 15-year-old soccer player complains of bilateral hip pain. The pain is worse with activity and she notices that she has fatigue and pain that extends to the thighs and knees following a soccer match. She is nontender at the pubis symphysis and has no pain with resisted abdominal crunches. She has no pain with adduction of the hip. Hip flexion and rotation is normal. A radiograph of the right hip is shown in Figure A. Which of the following surgical interventions is best indicated?