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Evaluation of the Painful Hip

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Despite the advances in medical imaging, most of the decision making involved in hip pathology is based on a detailed history and physical examination. Although our understanding of hip pathology continues to evolve, accurate diagnosis of hip pathology often continues to be challenging. Pathologies originating from the hip, low back, lower abdomen, thigh, and knee can have similar presenting symptoms; therefore a thorough history and physical exam are essential. Using a thoughtful and methodical approach, an accurate differential diagnosis can most often occur.

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  1. Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA

    Joshua A. Tuck DO, MS

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA

    Michael A. Flaherty MD

  3. Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, UMASS Memorial, 281 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA, 01605, USA

    Brian D. Busconi MD

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  3. Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedics, The Villar Bajwa Practice, Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Tuck, J.A., Flaherty, M.A., Busconi, B.D. (2017). Evaluation of the Painful Hip. In: McCarthy, J., Noble, P., Villar, R. (eds) Hip Joint Restoration. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0694-5_11

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