The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Mar 2017
Hip and Lumbar Spine Physical Examination Findings in People Presenting With Low Back Pain, With or Without Lower Extremity Pain.
Study Design Prospective cohort study, cross-sectional design. Background The hip-spine syndrome is described in patients with known arthritis of the hip. This study describes the hip examination findings of people presenting with low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Level of Evidence Symptom prevalence, level 1b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):163-172. Epub 3 Feb 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6567.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Mar 2017
Case ReportsAtypical Clinical Presentation of Rapidly Progressing Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis.
A 51-year-old man presented to an urgent care facility 2 weeks after onset of left lateral hip and buttock pain. Radiographs were noncontributory. ⋯ He was diagnosed with femoral head avascular necrosis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):217. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6483.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Mar 2017
Case ReportsHemangioma in the Anterior Thigh With Corresponding Periosteal Bone Reaction.
A 24-year-old female runner presented to physical therapy via direct access with an 8-month history of mid-thigh pain. At the onset of her symptoms, radiographs were negative; following physical therapy evaluation, additional imaging was requested. ⋯ Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an enhancing mass adjacent to the anterolateral surface of the mid shaft of the femur, with associated cortical hypertrophy, consistent with a deep intramuscular hemangioma. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):218. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6302.