Approach to hip pain Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 36-year-old woman presents to the primary care clinic for evaluation of left lower extremity pain for three weeks. The pain is described as a dull ache located along the left lateral hip and thigh. She does not participate in sports, does not exercise, and has not experienced any recent trauma. Lying on the left hip and prolonged sitting make the pain worse. She reports no significant radiation of the pain. Past medical history is unremarkable, and her only medication is a combined oral contraceptive. Vital signs are within normal limits. Body mass index is 36.2 kg/m2. On physical examination, the patient is well-appearing. There is tenderness to palpation over the left, greater trochanter, and discomfort on passive abduction and adduction of the hip. Sensation and motor strength are intact throughout the lower left extremity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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