Hip and Knee Injuries

Abstract

Hip and knee injuries are a common presenting concern for patients to a primary care office. This pathology represents a large differential and it can often be a diagnostic challenge for providers to determine the etiology of a patient's symptoms. This article discusses several of the most common causes for hip and knee pain while providing an evidence based review of physical examination maneuvers, imaging studies and treatment modalities to assist a primary care provider when encountering active patients with underlying hip or knee pain.

Keywords: Hip injuries; Knee injuries; Osteoarthritis; Sports injuries.