Hip Pain
HISTORY:
hip pain for
Onset: , following
Location:
Radiation:
Severity: , / 10
Type:
Pattern: ,
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Occupation:
Other elements:
EXAM:
Hip:
- Inspection:
- Palpation: on
- Range of motion:
- Flexion:
- Neurovascular: , distal pulses , cap refill , sensation , distal strength /5
- Gait: ,
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Hip X-ray
- MRI of the hip
- Advised that the condition is likely benign and that they should remain active as tolerated
- Encouraged to stretch, keep good posture, and avoid overuse
- Physical therapy
- Heat or cold therapy
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- Steroid injection of the trochanteric bursa
- Referral to orthopedic surgeon
- Follow-up in
- Return if pain worsens, if new symptoms develop such as fever or unexplained weight loss, or if symptoms do not improve with treatment