Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 152-156, October 2007

Methodical Approach to the History and Physical Exam of Athletic Groin Pain

  • Charles C. Nofsinger, MD

      Affiliations

    • USF Sports Medicine Institute, Tampa, FL.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Charles C. Nofsinger, MD, USF Sports Medicine Institute, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Suite 1121, MDC 02, Tampa, FL 33612.
    • ,
  • Bryan T. Kelly, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY.

A methodical approach to the history and physical of patients with hip disease will expedite diagnosis and treatment. Two approaches are presented: a position directed exam and an anatomic directed exam. Along with the other articles in this issue, this article helps the clinician identify the etiology of hip pathology.

Keywords: hip, labral tear, arthroscopy, impingement

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PII: S1060-1872(07)00080-9

doi:10.1053/j.otsm.2007.11.003

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 152-156, October 2007

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