Sonography for hip joint effusion in adults with hip pain

Autor: A. Prins, A Z Ginai-Karamat, Arthur M. Bohnen, S.M.A. Bierma-Zeinstra, J S Laméris, Jan A N Verhaar
Přispěvatelé: General Practice, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Other departments
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59, 178-182. BMJ Publishing Group
Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 59(3), 178-182. BMJ Publishing Group
ISSN: 0003-4967
Popis: OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of ultrasonic hip joint effusion and its relation with clinical, radiological and laboratory (ESR) findings in adults with hip pain. METHODS: Patients (n = 224) aged 50 years or older with hip pain, referred by the general practitioner for radiological investigation, underwent a standardised examination. The distance between the ventral capsule and the femoral neck, an increase in which represents joint effusion, was measured sonographically. Joint effusion was defined in three different ways: "effusion" according to Koski's definition, "major effusion", and "asymmetrical effusion" based on only individual side differences. RESULTS: "Effusion" was present in 80 (38%), "major effusion" in 20 (9%), and "asymmetrical effusion" in 47 (22%) patients. Pain in the groin or medial thigh, pain aggravated by lying on the side, decreased extension/internal rotation/abduction/flexion, painful external rotation, and pain on palpation in the groin showed a significant relation (adjusted for age and radiological osteoarthritis of the hip) with ultrasonic hip joint effusion. "Major effusion" showed a significant relation with an increased ESR. When patients with bilateral pain and increased ESR were excluded, a side difference in the range of motion of extension of the hip was shown to be a good predictor for "asymmetrical effusion" (positive predictive value: 71%, negative predictive value: 80%). CONCLUSION: This study showed a relatively high prevalence of ultrasonic joint effusion in adults with hip pain in general practice. Furthermore the results indicate a relation between joint effusion and clinical signs.
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