Osteochondritis Dissecans Hip

Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the hip.

Symptoms
  • Catching
  • Loss of ROM in the hip
  • Pain in the hip
  • Swelling in the hip
  • Point tender on the hip
Causes
  • Repetitive physical trauma
  • Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
  • Hereditary
  • Endocrine factors
  • Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
  • Rapid growth
  • Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
  • Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • ROM and stretching
  • Hip stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Possible surgical intervention
Osteochondritis Dissecans Hip Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
  • Prone Hip Extension Adduction Abduction T Band
  • Stationary Bike
  • Gait II

Osteochondritis Dissecans Hip Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Restorative Shoulder Quadrant
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Kettle Bell Swings

Osteochondritis Dissecans Hip Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Bridge Marching
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • T Band Defensive Slides
  • Speed Skaters
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands