This unique and comprehensive text discusses the main causes of posterior hip pathology and
recent advances in evaluation and treatment of those conditions including posterior hip pain
caused by discogenic intrapelvic and extrapelvic disorders. Opening with description of the
specific anatomy and biomechanics of the posterior hip and the etiology of hip disease the
next few chapters superbly discuss and illustrate the clinical psychological and radiological
assessment of the patient. Analysis with differential diagnosis of various causes of posterior
hip pain including nerve entrapment and impingement is then presented in detail followed by
discussion of the essentials of the lumbopelvic complex as a source of pain. Later chapters
cover vascular claudication as a cause of posterior hip pain how to evaluate and manage the
perioperative scenario and physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Presenting the latest in
examination diagnostic tools and surgical and therapeutic techniques from around the world
Posterior Hip Disorders is a solid resource for current and future generations of orthopedic
surgeons radiologists physiatrists spine surgeons sports medicine specialists
rheumatologists primary care physicians and physical therapists.
