Hip pain

(Redirected from Hip Pain)

This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: hip pain (peds)

Background

Hip anatomy.
Extracapsular ligaments (anterior right hip).
Extracapsular ligaments (posterior right hip).
Gluteal muscles that move the femur (anterior view).
Additional deeper muscles that move the femur.
Gluteal muscles that move the femur (posterior view).
Cross section of the right hip at the level of the acetabulum.
  • Hip pathology is commonly referred to the buttocks, thigh, groin, and knee
  • AAA rupture may manifest as hip pain

Clinical Features

  • Hip pain

Differential Diagnosis

Hip pain

Acute Trauma

Chronic/Atraumatic

Evaluation

Workup

  • Consider hip x-ray
    • If negative and patient is unable to ambulate, typically requires MRI to rule-out occult fracture
  • Consider CBC/C7/Coags

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

References