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The primary function of the lower extremities is locomotion. Any alteration of the function of the lower extremities will result in an alteration in the ability to walk and run. The hip is the most proximal joint in the lower extremity. Alteration in the hip as a result of disease will significantly effect the biomechanics of gait and place abnormal stress on the joints above and below the hip.
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Evans, B.G. (2007). The Hip and Femur. In: Wiesel, S.W., Delahay, J.N. (eds) Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-38328-6_11
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