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Chapter-084 Hip Pain

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthy's Decision Making in Pain Management: An Algorithmic Approach

Author
1. AS Tenforde
ISBN
9789386261458
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14128_85
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Harvard University, Charlestown, MA, USA
Chapter keywords
Hip pain, physical therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray, rheumatoid arthritis, pain control

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to focus on the hip pain. Hip pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint that can have multiple potential etiologies. Given the high prevalence of and treatment costs for musculoskeletal conditions, it is important to find effective methods to evaluate and manage common causes of hip pain. The chapter and the flow diagram are based on evidence-based evaluation and management of intra-articular causes of hip pain. Addressing functional limitations through physical therapy is a mainstay treatment for most etiologies of hip pain. The goals of physical therapy include addressing the underlying biomechanical contributors to the etiology of hip pain, patient education, and developing a home exercise program to optimize function and reduce pain.

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