AANA19 Hip Access Pass-Exam of the Painful Hip-Dr. Anil S. Ranawat, M.D.

Exam of the Painful Hip-Dr. Anil S. Ranawat, M.D.

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Dr. Ranawat presents a systematic approach to hip examination, emphasizing the complexity of differential diagnoses involving hip, spine, and core issues. His "Ranawat Physical Exam" algorithm includes assessment of gait, lumbar spine, neurovascular status, palpation, hip range of motion, intra-articular and extra-articular tests. He highlights the importance of thorough physical exams to reduce overreliance on imaging, using specific tests for impingement, instability, and conditions like athletic pubalgia and ischial femoral impingement. The exam aims to differentiate pain sources, guide diagnosis, and avoid misdiagnosis, stressing a detailed, algorithmic approach and listening attentively to patients’ symptoms.

Keywords

Ranawat Physical Exam

hip examination

differential diagnosis

hip impingement tests

athletic pubalgia