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On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to describe the examination of a patient with a painful hip.
On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to list the differential diagnosis of pain in the hip.
On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to explain the assessment of a patient who presents with hip pain.
On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to discuss the management of the various causes of non-arthritic hip pain.
150341 - How to Treat quiz: Non-arthritic hip pain in adults
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How to Treat quiz: Non-arthritic hip pain in adults
Relevance to General PracticeHip pain is a common presenting complaint in general practice. This usually refers to pain located in the groin but may also include the lateral thigh, buttock and lower back. Overall, particularly in older age groups, the most common cause of hip pain is osteoarthritis. However, there are numerous other conditions that should also be considered. Currently, there is no Australian data regarding the incidence of hip pain but European studies estimate a prevalence of up to 20% in patients over 65. years of age. The same studies estimate hip pain to have roughly half the prevalence of knee pain.
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