Hip pain evaluation, femoral neck fractures, avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis, and femoroacetabular impingement — this episode breaks down the hip pathologies every physical therapist and NPTE candidate must confidently differentiate.
If you’re studying for the NPTE or treating patients with hip pain in private practice physical therapy, this episode clarifies what matters most: trauma vs non-traumatic causes, age-related patterns, imaging red flags, and when to stop treating and refer.
Missing a femoral neck fracture or avascular necrosis isn’t just an exam mistake — it’s a clinical risk. Here’s how to screen smarter and protect your patients (and your license).
⏱ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:10 Intracapsular vs Extracapsular Fractures
09:45 Imaging Red Flags
15:20 Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
23:30 Stress Fractures & AVN
31:40 Pediatric Hip Conditions
38:10 Femoroacetabular Impingement
