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González-de-la-Flor Á. A New Clinical Examination Algorithm to Prescribe Conservative Treatment in People with Hip-Related Pain. Pain Ther 2024; 13:457-479. [PMID: 38698256 PMCID: PMC11111658 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-024-00604-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Hip-related pain is a common issue in active adults affecting their quality of life, mobility, and overall function, and it can lead to persistent disability. However, diagnosing hip-related pain is challenging due to the many potential sources and causes, including intra-articular and extra-articular pathology, and referred pain from other areas (lumbar or groin related pain). To address this, there is a need for a clinical algorithm based on the best available evidence and expert consensus. This algorithm could guide healthcare professionals in assessing and managing patients with hip-related pain, during the diagnosis, test selection, intervention, monitoring, and promoting collaboration among various healthcare providers. This clinical algorithm for hip-related pain is a comprehensive, flexible, adaptable to different settings, and regularly updated to incorporate new research findings. This literature review aims to establish a clinical algorithm specifically for prescribing exercise treatment to patients with hip-related pain, addressing their individual needs and enhancing their overall care.
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- Ángel González-de-la-Flor
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Calle Tajo s/n, 28670, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.
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Neuville AJ, Benge CL, Tjong VK, Lund BS, Baer GS, Walczak BE. Risk Factors for Athletic Pubalgia in Collegiate Football Student-Athletes: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Sports Health 2023; 15:760-766. [PMID: 36171687 PMCID: PMC10467470 DOI: 10.1177/19417381221121127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Athletic pubalgia (AP) is an increasingly recognized injury among young athletes. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics associated with AP in college football players. HYPOTHESIS Repetitive explosive movements that require aggressive core muscle activation results in AP in collegiate football players. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort design. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3. METHODS Football student-athletes at a single Division I collegiate institution from January 2010 to December 2019 were included in the study. The primary outcome measure was surgery for AP. The odds of AP were determined using logistic regression, with the dependent variable being whether or not the student-athlete received AP surgery. Independent variables included Olympic weightlifting (OWL) exposure, primary playing position (skill position vs nonskill position), and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS A total of 1154 total student-athlete exposures met the inclusion criteria. Of the 576 student-athletes exposed to OWL (OWL occurred throughout entire calendar year), 20 developed AP, whereas 7 student-athletes not exposed to OWL (OWL was not performed at any point during calendar year) developed AP. Student-athletes exposed to OWL had a 2.86 (95% CI, 1.25-7.35; P = 0.02) times higher odds of AP than players not exposed after controlling for primary playing position and BMI. Skill position players had a 9.32 (95% CI, 1.71-63.96; P = 0.01) times higher odds of AP than nonskill position players when controlling for BMI and OWL training. CONCLUSION Modifiable factors that increase exposure to repetitive explosive activities, such as OWL and playing a skill position, may be important considerations in developing AP. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The cause of AP is multifactorial and poorly understood. Identifying factors associated with AP informs athletes, athletic trainers, physicians, and coaches.
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- Alexander J. Neuville
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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Boschung A, Antioco T, Novais EN, Kim YJ, Kiapour A, Tannast M, Steppacher SD, Lerch TD. Large Hip Impingement Area and Subspine Hip Impingement in Patients With Absolute Femoral Retroversion or Decreased Combined Version. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671221148502. [PMID: 36846812 PMCID: PMC9950619 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221148502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Background It remains unclear if femoral retroversion is a contraindication for hip arthroscopy in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Purpose To compare the area and location of hip impingement at maximal flexion and during the FADIR test (flexion, adduction, internal rotation) in FAI hips with femoral retroversion, hips with decreased combined version, and asymptomatic controls. Study Design Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Twenty-four symptomatic patients (37 hips) with anterior FAI were evaluated. All patients had femoral version (FV) <5° according to the Murphy method. Two subgroups were analyzed: 13 hips with absolute femoral retroversion (FV <0°) and 29 hips with decreased combined version (McKibbin index <20°). All patients were symptomatic and had anterior groin pain and a positive anterior impingement test ; all had undergone pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans to measure FV. The asymptomatic control group consisted of 26 hips. Dynamic impingement simulation of maximal flexion and FADIR test at 90° of flexion was performed with patient-specific CT-based 3-dimensional models. Extra- or intra-articular hip impingement area and location were compared between the subgroups and with control hips using nonparametric tests. Results Impingement area was significantly larger for hips with decreased combined version (<20°) versus combined version (≥20°) (mean ± SD; 171 ± 140 vs 78 ± 55 mm2; P = .012) and was significantly larger for hips with FV <0° (absolute femoral retroversion) vs FV >0° (P = .025). Hips with absolute femoral retroversion had a significantly higher frequency of extra-articular subspine impingement versus controls (92% vs 0%; P < .001), compared to 84% of patients with decreased combined version. Intra-articular femoral impingement location was most often (95%) anterosuperior and anterior (2-3 o'clock). Anteroinferior femoral impingement location was significantly different at maximal flexion (anteroinferior [4-5 o'clock]) versus the FADIR test (anterosuperior and anterior [2-3 o'clock]) (P < .001). Conclusion Patients with absolute femoral retroversion (FV <0°) had a larger hip impingement area, and most exhibited extra-articular subspine impingement. Preoperative FV assessment with advanced imaging (CT/magnetic resonance imaging) could help to identify these patients (without 3-dimensional modeling). Femoral impingement was located anteroinferiorly at maximal flexion and anterosuperiorly and anteriorly during the FADIR test.
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- Adam Boschung
- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology,
Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal
Hospital, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology,
Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal
Hospital, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital
Bern, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology,
Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Till D. Lerch, MD, PhD, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional
and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
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Wrolstad K, Mischke JJ, Elias AR. Desmoid fibromatosis presenting as lateral hip pain in an outpatient physical therapy clinic: A case report. Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:219-226. [PMID: 34823424 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2008566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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CASE DESCRIPTION A 21-year-old healthy female presented with severe left lateral hip pain beginning suddenly two weeks prior. Physical examination revealed zero degrees of left hip external rotation passive range of motion with a firm end feel and pain severity and irritability out of proportion to an expected musculoskeletal presentation. She was referred to her physician with a recommendation for imaging to determine the source of pain and appropriateness of physical therapy. OUTCOME Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a foreign mass in her left gluteus medius muscle which biopsy revealed to be a desmoid fibromatosis. CONCLUSION This case demonstrates a thorough differential diagnostic process leading to medical imaging referral in a patient with a non-musculoskeletal source of pain. Physical therapists must be diligent in their differential diagnostic process to ensure appropriateness of their treatments or the need for referral.
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- Kelli Wrolstad
- Physical Therapy Department, University of Montana Physical Therapy, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Physical Therapy Department, University of Montana Physical Therapy, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Physical Therapy Department, University of Montana Physical Therapy, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT, USA
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Bellova P, Blum S, Hartmann A, Thielemann F, Günther KP, Goronzy J. MRI-based assessment of acetabular version and coverage after previous Pemberton osteotomy in skeletally mature patients. J Child Orthop 2021; 15:223-231. [PMID: 34211598 PMCID: PMC8223088 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.210010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE In hip dysplasia the Pemberton osteotomy can modify the shape of the acetabulum and is indicated for children aged between two and 12 when the triradiate cartilage is still open. However, there have been concerns about acetabular retroversion following this type of osteotomy. The studies, however, have been based on plain radiographs. The aim of our investigation was to assess the 3D acetabular orientation in patients with previous Pemberton osteotomy after skeletal maturation. METHODS Ten patients with 12 operated hips were included who received Pemberton osteotomy for hip dysplasia between January 3, 2005 and March 25, 2011. Mean age at surgery and at follow-up were 7.2 years (sd 3.7) and 19.2 years (sd 3.7), respectively. MRIs were conducted with 1.5 T. Besides the measurement of acetabular version, the analysis included alpha angles, acetabular sector angles (ASAs) as well as modified ASAs (cartilage covered area angles). Furthermore, the presence of osteoarthritis (OA) as well as acetabular retroversion was determined on plain radiographs. Patient-related outcome measures included the international Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) and EuroQol-5-Dimensions (EQ5D) scores. RESULTS In comparison with the contralateral native and healthy hips the operated hips showed similar version (19.5° (sd 4.6°) versus 18.6° (sd 7.0°); p = 0.974). Also, there were no differences in terms of femoral head sphericity (alpha angles) and acetabular coverage (ASA angles). Five of 12 Pemberton hips showed signs of beginning OA (Kellgren-Lawrence classification I or II) while none of the non-operated hips did. Patients who received surgery before the age of six years had similar functional and radiological results when compared with patients who were older than six years at surgery. Among all patients, iHOT was 91.9 (sd 10.0) and EQ5D was 90.3 (sd 7.3)). CONCLUSION The Pemberton osteotomy provides good long-term radiographic and functional results without compromising acetabular version or coverage. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III: retrospective comparative study.
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- Petri Bellova
- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden,Correspondence should be sent to Petri Bellova, University Center of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
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Hanke MS, Schmaranzer F, Steppacher SD, Reichenbach S, Werlen SF, Siebenrock KA. A Cam Morphology Develops in the Early Phase of the Final Growth Spurt in Adolescent Ice Hockey Players: Results of a Prospective MRI-based Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:906-918. [PMID: 33417423 PMCID: PMC8052031 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cam morphologies seem to develop with an increased prevalence in adolescent boys performing high-impact sports. The crucial question is at what age the cam morphology actually develops and whether there is an association with an aberration of the shape of the growth plate at the cam morphology site. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) What is the frequency of cam morphologies in adolescent ice hockey players, and when do they appear? (2) Is there an association between an extension of the physeal growth plate and the development of a cam morphology? (3) How often do these players demonstrate clinical findings like pain and lack of internal rotation? METHODS A prospective, longitudinal MRI study was done to monitor the proximal femoral development and to define the appearance of cam morphologies in adolescent ice hockey players during the final growth spurt. Young ice hockey players from the local boys' league up to the age of 13 years (mean age 12 ± 0.5 years) were invited to participate. From 35 players performing on the highest national level, 25 boys and their parents consented to participate. None of these 25 players had to be excluded for known disease or previous surgery or hip trauma. At baseline examination as well as 1.5 and 3 years later, we performed a prospective noncontrast MRI scan and a clinical examination. The three-dimensional morphology of the proximal femur was assessed by one of the authors using radial images of the hip in a clockwise manner. The two validated parameters were: (1) the alpha angle for head asphericity (abnormal > 60°) and (2) the epiphyseal extension for detecting an abnormality in the shape of the capital physis and a potential correlation at the site of the cam morphology. The clinical examination was performed by one of the authors evaluating (1) internal rotation in 90° of hip and knee flexion and (2) hip pain during the anterior impingement test. RESULTS Cam morphologies were most apparent at the 1.5-year follow-up interval (10 of 25; baseline versus 1.5-year follow-up: p = 0.007) and a few more occurred between 1.5 and 3 years (12 of 23; 1.5-year versus 3-year follow-up: p = 0.14). At 3-year follow-up, there was a positive correlation between increased epiphyseal extension and a high alpha angle at the anterosuperior quadrant (1 o'clock to 3 o'clock) (Spearman correlation coefficient = 0.341; p < 0.003). The prevalence of pain on the impingement test and/or restricted internal rotation less than 20° increased most between 1.5-year (1 of 25) and the 3-year follow-up (6 of 22; 1.5-year versus 3-year follow-up: p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that a cam morphology develops early during the final growth spurt of the femoral head in adolescent ice hockey players predominantly between 13 to 16 years of age. A correlation between an increased extension of the growth plate and an increased alpha angle at the site of the cam morphology suggests a potential underlying growth disturbance. This should be further followed by high-resolution or biochemical MRI methods. Considering the high number of cam morphologies that correlated with abnormal clinical findings, we propose that adolescents performing high-impact sports should be screened for signs of cam impingement, such as by asking about hip pain and/or examining the patient for limited internal hip rotation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, prognostic study.
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- Markus S. Hanke
- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- M. S. Hanke, S. D. Steppacher, K. A. Siebenrock, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- F. Schmaranzer, Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. Reichenbach, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- S. F. Werlen, Department of Radiology, Sonnenhof Clinic, Lindenhof Group, Bern, Switzerland
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Lerch TD, Ambühl D, Schmaranzer F, Todorski IAS, Steppacher SD, Hanke MS, Haefeli PC, Liechti EF, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. Biochemical MRI With dGEMRIC Corresponds to 3D-CT Based Impingement Location for Detection of Acetabular Cartilage Damage in FAI Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967120988175. [PMID: 33816640 PMCID: PMC7988263 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120988175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Anterior femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is associated with labral tears and acetabular cartilage damage in athletic and young patients. Delayed gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage (dGEMRIC) is an imaging method for detecting early damage to cartilage. Purpose We evaluated the following questions: (1) What is the sensitivity and specificity of morphological magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dGEMRIC for detecting cartilage damage? Do the mean acetabular and femoral dGEMRIC indices differ between (2) superior acetabular clock positions with and without impingement and (3) between cam- and pincer-type FAI? Study Design Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods This was a retrospective comparative study of 21 hips (20 patients with symptomatic anterior FAI) without osteoarthritis on anteroposterior radiographs. Morphological MRI and dGEMRIC (3.0-T, 3-dimensional [3D] T1 maps, dual-flip angle technique) of the same hip joint were compared. Intraoperative acetabular cartilage damage was assessed in patients who underwent surgical treatment. Computed tomography (CT)-based 3D bone models of the same hip joint were used as the gold standard for the detection of impingement, and dGEMRIC indices and zones of morphologic damage were compared with the CT-based impingement zones. Results Of the 21 hips, 10 had cam-type FAI and 8 had pincer-type FAI according to radiographs. The mean age was 30 ± 9 years (range, 17-48 years), 71% were female, and surgical treatment was performed in 52%. We found a significantly higher sensitivity (69%) for dGEMRIC compared with morphological MRI (42%) in the detection of cartilage damage (P < .001). The specificity of dGEMRIC was 83% and accuracy was 78%. The mean peripheral acetabular and femoral dGEMRIC indices for clock positions with impingement (485 ± 141 and 440 ± 121 ms) were significantly lower compared with clock positions without impingement (596 ± 183 and 534 ± 129 ms) (P < .001). Hips with cam-type FAI had significantly lower acetabular dGEMRIC indices compared with hips with pincer-type FAI on the anterosuperior clock positions (1 to 3 o'clock) (P = .018). Conclusion MRI with dGEMRIC was more sensitive than morphological MRI, and lower dGEMRIC values were found for clock positions with impingement as detected on 3D-CT. This could aid in patient-specific diagnosis of FAI, preoperative patient selection, and surgical decision making to identify patients with cartilage damage who are at risk for inferior outcomes after hip arthroscopy.
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- Till D Lerch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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McCarney L, Andrews A, Henry P, Fazalbhoy A, Selva Raj I, Lythgo N, Kendall JC. Determining Trendelenburg test validity and reliability using 3-dimensional motion analysis and muscle dynamometry. Chiropr Man Therap 2020; 28:53. [PMID: 33076947 PMCID: PMC7570029 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-020-00344-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The hip abductor muscle group stabilises the pelvis during gait to prevent excessive pelvic drop. Hip abductor weakness has been linked to musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic low-back pain. As such, it is important that practitioners can correctly diagnose hip abductor weakness in a clinical setting. Although the Trendelenburg test is commonly used by practitioners, the validity of this test to assess hip abductor weakness in the absence of musculoskeletal injury remains questionable. The aim of this study was to determine the validity of the Trendelenburg test, as observed by a practitioner, to assess frontal plane pelvic motion and hip abductor strength in a population without intra-articular hip disorders. Methods This study was performed between June 14th and October 16th 2019. Eighteen participants were recruited for this study. Peak normalised isometric and isokinetic hip abductor torque were measured bilaterally (n = 36) using the Biodex System 4 isokinetic dynamometer. Each participant performed the Trendelenburg test bilaterally (n = 36) while a graduate year chiropractic practitioner assessed for a “positive” or “negative” sign. The test was simultaneously recorded using Vicon 3-Dimensional motion capture to measure frontal plane pelvic motion and elevation. Correlation analyses were performed between the measures of peak hip abductor torque and pelvic motion to determine if any relationship existed. Agreement between the practitioner and 3-Dimensional analysis was calculated using the kappa (κ) statistic. Results Weak, non-significant correlations were found between hip abductor strength and pelvic motion before outlier removal. Significant (p < 0.05) yet weak correlations were found after outlier removal, except for isometric hip abductor strength. Weak agreement was found between the chiropractic practitioner and 3-Dimesnional analysis for the Trendelenburg test assessment (κ = 0.22–0.25). Conclusions This study found no significant relationship between normalised peak isometric and isokinetic hip abductor torque and frontal plane pelvic motion during the Trendelenburg test in a healthy young adult population. There was also poor agreement between the practitioner and pelvic motion assessments. Caution should be used when using this test, in the absence of intra-articular hip pathology, to assesses hip abductor weakness. Before any definitive conclusion can be made, studies with a larger sample size should be performed.
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- Luke McCarney
- Osteopathy, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Chiropractic, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Chiropractic, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Osteopathy, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Exercise and Sports Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Exercise and Sports Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Chiropractic, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia.
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Ahuja V, Thapa D, Patial S, Chander A, Ahuja A. Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2020; 36:450-457. [PMID: 33840922 PMCID: PMC8022067 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_170_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Chronic hip pain is distressing to the patient as it not only impairs the daily activities of life but also affects the quality of life. Chronic hip pain is difficult to diagnose as patients often present with associated chronic lumbar spine and/or knee joint pain. Moreover, nonorthopaedic causes may also present as chronic hip pain. The accurate diagnosis of chronic hip pain starts with a detailed history of the patient and thorough knowledge of anatomy of the hip joint. Various physical tests are performed to look for the causes of hip pain and investigations to confirm the diagnosis. Management of chronic hip pain should be mechanistic-based multimodal therapy targeting the pain pathway. This narrative review will describe relevant anatomy, causes, assessment, investigation, and management of chronic hip pain. The focus will be on current evidence-based management of hip osteoarthritis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, meralgia paresthetica, and piriformis syndrome. Recently, there is emphasis on the role of ultrasound in interventional pain procedures. The use of fluoroscopic-guided radiofrequency in periarticular branches of hip joint has reported to provide pain relief of up to 36 months. However, the current evidence for use of platelet-rich plasma in chronic hip osteoarthritis pain is inconclusive. Further research is required in the management of chronic hip pain regarding comparison of fluoroscopic- and ultrasound-guided procedures, role of platelet-rich plasma, and radiofrequency procedures with long-term follow-up of patients.
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- Vanita Ahuja
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Consultant Orthopaedics, Orthomax Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India
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Lerch TD, Boschung A, Todorski IAS, Steppacher SD, Schmaranzer F, Zheng G, Ryan MK, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. Femoroacetabular Impingement Patients With Decreased Femoral Version Have Different Impingement Locations and Intra- and Extraarticular Anterior Subspine FAI on 3D-CT-Based Impingement Simulation: Implications for Hip Arthroscopy. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:3120-3132. [PMID: 31539275 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519873666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND It remains unclear whether decreased femoral version (FV) causes anterior intra- or extra-articular femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Therefore, we evaluated symptomatic hips with decreased FV, with and without cam and pincer FAI, by using computed tomography (CT)-based virtual 3-dimensional (3D) impingement simulation and compared this group with patients with normal FV and with asymptomatic hips. PURPOSE To investigate (1) the osseous range of motion, (2) the osseous femoral and acetabular impingement zones, and (3) whether hip impingement is extra- or intra-articular in symptomatic hips with FAI. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS An institutional review board-approved, retrospective comparative analysis was performed on a total of 84 hips in 68 participants. Of these, 37 hips in 24 symptomatic patients with FAI had decreased FV. These hips were compared with 21 hips of 18 symptomatic patients with anterior FAI with normal FV (10°-25°) and 26 asymptomatic hips with no FAI and normal FV. All patients with FAI were symptomatic and had anterior hip pain and a positive anterior impingement test. They underwent pelvic CT scans to measure FV. Decreased FV was defined as FV less than 5°. The 37 hips with decreased FV presented both with and without cam and pincer FAI. All 84 hips were evaluated by use of CT-based 3D models and a validated 3D range of motion and impingement simulation. Asymptomatic hips were contralateral normal hips imaged in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. RESULTS Hips with FAI combined with decreased FV had a significantly (P < .001) lower mean flexion (114°± 8° vs 125°± 13°) and internal rotation (IR) at 90° of flexion (18°± 6° vs 32°± 9°, P < .001) compared with the asymptomatic control group. Symptomatic patients with FAI and normal FV had flexion of 120°± 16° and IR at 90° of flexion of 23°± 15°. In a subgroup analysis, we found a significantly (P < .001) lower IR in 90° of flexion in hips with FV less than 5° combined with mixed-type FAI compared with hips with FV less than 5° without a cam- or pincer-type deformity. The maximal acetabular impingement zone for hips with decreased FV was located at the 2-o'clock position and ranged from 1 to 3 o'clock. In hips with decreased FV, most of the impingement locations were intra-articular but 32% of hips had combined intra- and extra-articular FAI in internal rotation in 90° of flexion. During the flexion-adduction-IR test performed in 10° and 20° of adduction, extra-articular subspine FAI had significantly (P < .001) higher prevalence (68% and 84%) in hips with decreased FV compared with normal hips. CONCLUSION Hips with FAI and decreased FV had less flexion and internal rotation in 90° of flexion compared with the asymptomatic control group. The majority of hip impingement due to low FV was intra-articular, but one-third of samples had combined intra- and extra-articular subspine FAI. Anterior extra- and intra-articular hip impingement can be present in patients who have FAI with decreased FV. This could be important for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy.
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- Till D Lerch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- ISTB, Institute for Surgical Techniques and Biomechanics, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Andrews Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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Rosedale R, Rastogi R, Kidd J, Lynch G, Supp G, Robbins SM. A study exploring the prevalence of Extremity Pain of Spinal Source (EXPOSS). J Man Manip Ther 2019; 28:222-230. [DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2019.1661706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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- Physiotherapist, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada
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- Physiotherapist, Advance Sports and Spine Physical Therapy, Portland, OR, USA
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- Physiotherapist, Inform Physiotherapy Limited, Silverstream, New Zealand
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- Physiotherapist, Pulz Physiotherapy, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation, Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre, and School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Ranawat AS, Gaudiani MA, Slullitel PA, Satalich J, Rebolledo BJ. Foot Progression Angle Walking Test: A Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment for Femoroacetabular Impingement and Hip Instability. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967116679641. [PMID: 28203594 PMCID: PMC5298398 DOI: 10.1177/2325967116679641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Determining an accurate clinical diagnosis for nonarthritic hip pain may be challenging, as symptoms related to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or hip instability can be difficult to elucidate with current testing methods. In addition, commonly utilized physical examination maneuvers are static and do not include a dynamic or weightbearing assessment to reproduce activity-related symptoms. Therefore, implementing a dynamic assessment for FAI and hip instability could help to improve diagnostic accuracy for routine clinical examinations of patients with nonarthritic hip pain. PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of a novel diagnostic foot progression angle walking (FPAW) test for identifying hip pathology related to FAI or hip instability. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS This prospective study included 199 consecutive patients who were evaluated for unilateral hip pain and who underwent FPAW testing along with standard physical examination testing. Demographic data, including age, sex and hip laterality, were collected from each patient. FPAW testing was performed with directed internal and external foot progression angles from their baseline measurements, with a positive test reproducing pain and/or discomfort. Comparisons were then made with flexion adduction internal rotation (FADIR) and flexion abduction external rotation (FABER) tests as the designated diagnostic standard examinations for FAI and hip instability, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity, along with the McNemar chi-square test for group comparison, were used to generate summary statistics. In addition, areas under the combined receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC) of test performance were calculated for both FPAW and the designated standard examination tests (FADIR, FABER). Radiographic imaging was used subsequently to confirm the diagnosis. RESULTS The average age of the study cohort was 35.4 ± 11.8 years, with 114 patients being female (57%). Positive internal FPAW testing demonstrated 61% sensitivity and 56% specificity for an FAI diagnosis, compared with the 96% sensitivity and 11% specificity seen with FADIR testing. Internal FPAW was less sensitive, yet more specific compared with FADIR (P < .001). Combined testing had improved accuracy (AUC = 0.58; P < .05) compared with FADIR (AUC = 0.52; P = .21) or FPAW (AUC = 0.57; P = .057) alone. Positive external FPAW revealed 67% sensitivity and 70% specificity for hip instability, while FABER testing was 54% sensitive and 90% specific. External FPAW was significantly more specific but had similar sensitivity to FABER. Combined testing had greater accuracy (AUC = 0.77) compared with FABER (AUC = 0.70) or FPAW (AUC = 0.67) alone (P < .001). CONCLUSION The FPAW examination can be used as an adjunct examination to assist and improve the accuracy of the clinical diagnosis for FAI and hip instability.
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- Anil S Ranawat
- Center for Hip Preservation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Center for Hip Preservation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Carlos E. Ottolenghi Institute of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aries, Argentina
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- Center for Hip Preservation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California, USA
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Battaglia PJ, D’Angelo K, Kettner NW. Posterior, Lateral, and Anterior Hip Pain Due to Musculoskeletal Origin: A Narrative Literature Review of History, Physical Examination, and Diagnostic Imaging. J Chiropr Med 2016; 15:281-293. [PMID: 27857636 PMCID: PMC5106442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to present a narrative review of the literature of musculoskeletal causes of adult hip pain, with special attention to history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging. METHODS A narrative review of the English medical literature was performed by using the search terms "hip pain" AND "anterior," "lateral," and "posterior." Additionally, specific entities of hip pain or pain referral sources to the hip were searched for. We used the PubMed search engine through January 15, 2016. RESULTS Musculoskeletal sources of adult hip pain can be divided into posterior, lateral, and anterior categories. For posterior hip pain, select considerations include lumbar spine and femoroacetabular joint referral, sacroiliac joint pathology, piriformis syndrome, and proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Gluteal tendinopathy and iliotibial band thickening are the most common causes of lateral hip pain. Anterior hip pain is further divided into causes that are intra-articular (ie, labral tear, osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis) and extra-articular (ie, snapping hip and inguinal disruption [athletic pubalgia]). Entrapment neuropathies and myofascial pain should also be considered in each compartment. A limited number of historical features and physical examination tests for evaluation of adult hip pain are supported by the literature and are discussed in this article. Depending on the clinical differential, the gamut of diagnostic imaging modalities recommended for accurate diagnosis include plain film radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, skeletal scintigraphy, and ultrasonography. CONCLUSIONS The evaluation of adult hip pain is challenging. Clinicians should consider posterior, lateral, and anterior sources of pain while keeping in mind that these may overlap.
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, North York, ON, Canada
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Cheatham SW, Enseki KR, Kolber MJ. The clinical presentation of individuals with femoral acetabular impingement and labral tears: A narrative review of the evidence. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2016; 20:346-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Revised: 10/03/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pluim BM. Watch and learn: educational videos at your finger tips. Br J Sports Med 2015; 50:202-3. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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