Your physician will take a thorough evaluation of your history and quality of life, a physical exam, range-of-motion and strength tests and additional specialized tests if needed.
History and quality of life will include a discussion and evaluation of the type of pain you’re experiencing, what mechanical challenges are occurring, functional limitations and impact on your quality of life.
During your physical exam, the physician will investigate how your hip flexes, extends and rotates. X-rays will likely be used for a clearer image of your hip joint. From there, diagnostic hip injections to confirm that your hip is the source of pain may be recommended, or additional cross-sectional imaging (CT or MRI) will be used.