Neurologic causes of hip pain in dancers

J Dance Med Sci. 2011;15(4):157-9.

Abstract

Hip pain in dancers is typically attributed to musculoskeletal etiologies due to local "wear-and-tear"; however, one must be aware of neurologic etiologies that may present with additional clinical findings and require specialized treatment. This article explores the presentation, potential causes, suggested work-up, and treatment options for femoral neuropathy, lateral femoral cutaneous syndrome, and piriformis syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthralgia / diagnosis
  • Arthralgia / prevention & control*
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Buttocks / innervation
  • Dancing / injuries*
  • Foot / innervation
  • Hip / innervation
  • Hip Joint*
  • Humans
  • Motor Activity
  • Neurologic Examination*
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis
  • Occupational Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Risk Factors