Key Points Perform a standardized history and physical examination protocol of the hip. Perform examinations of the hip with consistent technique. Incorporate physical examination findings with quality radiographic and three-planar osseous assessment through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography…
Posterior hip pain can be a debilitating condition, and a structured physical examination is essential for a differential diagnosis in patients with a posterior hip complaint. The examination incorporates the five levels of the hip: osseous, capsulolabral, musculotendinous, neurovascular, and…
Introduction Complications of the posterior and posterolateral aspects of the hip have been extremely uncommon. A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic strategies allows the physician to interpret the vast array of pathologies routinely encountered in…