Case One Hip Region Case

Hip Region - Part One

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Discussion Points

As you proceed through this case you will need to keep an open mind and examine all of the potential diagnoses that you can hypothesize. In real life it would be nice if every patient presented as a clear cut diagnosis, however this is rarely the case.


Useful Video Segments

Hip Examination


Add your most useful references to the bibliography below

Bibliography
Diagnosis
1. Acetabular Labral Tears. Lewis et al. Journal of Physical Therapy. 2006. Vol 86. Page 110.
2. Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in HIV Infected Patients. Matos et al. The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2007. Vol 11 Issue 1 Page 31.
2. Distinguishing transient osteoporosis from avascular necrosis of the hip. Guerra et al. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 1995. Vol 77 Page 616.
2. Evaluation and management of hip pain: an algorithmic approach. Margo et al. The Journal of Family Practice. 2003. Vol 52 Issue 8 Page 607.
2. Subchondral avascular necrosis: a common cause of arthritis. Bullough et al. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 1990. Vol 49 Page 412.
Management
2. Comparison of Manual Therapy and Exercise Therapy in Osteoarthritis of the Hip: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hoeksma et al. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2004. Vol 51 Issue 5 Page 722
3. Clinical Outcomes Following Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Case Series. MacDonald et al. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2006. Vol 36 Issue 8 Page 588
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