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Does This Patient Have Hip Osteoarthritis? Interview with Dr David Metcalfe

JAMAevidence The Rational Clinical Examination

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The Best Predictors of Hip Osteoarthritis

Pain on the medial thigh and then pain that accelerates I guess when you're not on the level either up or down? Absolutely. This sign increased the odds of hip osteoarthritis by over six times. Fortunately simple passive hip movements can also be extremely helpful. The best predictors included growing pain when the hip was adapted or abducted, decreased hip adduction and decreased internal rotation.

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