BMJ December 2015 PMID 26631296

Association of hip pain with radiographic evidence of hip osteoarthritis: diagnostic test study.

Chan Kim, Michael C Nevitt, Jingbo Niu, Mary M Clancy, Nancy E Lane, Thomas M Link, Steven Vlad, Irina Tolstykh, Pia M Jungmann, David T Felson, Ali Guermazi

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Discussions frequently reference the mismatch between hip pain and radiographic signs, such as mention that many patients with pain lack visible OA in X-rays, emphasizing the need for new diagnostic approaches. Words like 'key,' 'most,' and 'unexpected' convey a tone of critical reflection and curiosity, illustrating the group's focus on challenging traditional reliance on radiographs for diagnosis.

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Most discussions agree that radiographic evidence does not always align with hip pain, which supports the study's findings.

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Posts show high interest, referencing the disconnect between symptoms and X-ray results, indicating curiosity and concern.

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Comments include observations about the limitations of radiographs and personal experiences, showing moderate engagement.

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These discussions highlight the potential influence on diagnostic practices and patient treatment, implying moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined whether there is a strong link between hip pain and radiographic evidence of hip osteoarthritis (OA) by analyzing two large cohorts, the Framingham Osteoarthritis Study and the Osteoarthritis Initiative, and found that many patients with hip pain did not show typical OA signs on X-rays.
  • The results showed that radiographs had low sensitivity (around 16-37%) for detecting hip pain, meaning many people with painful hips didn't have visible OA on X-rays, although the specificity was high (around 90-94%), indicating X-rays could reasonably rule out OA when it's not present.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that X-ray evidence of hip OA does not always align with reported hip pain, implying that relying solely on radiographs to diagnose hip osteoarthritis might lead to underestimating the condition in patients who experience pain.]

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E3Rehab
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“Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiographic hip osteoarthritis did not have frequent hip pain.” https://t.co/Zlfh35wNco

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lelandwong
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My Doctor Said THIS Is the Key to Hip Pain Relief https://t.co/E67eiN6krS via @YouTube I'm on my own to try and figure out how to ease my hip pain. My doctor is no help but to prescribe me stronger opioid pain meds which in the long run is addictive. https://t.co/fscOejECj2

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しげトレ|パーソナルトレーニング整体
@geppi_0827 · X

フラミンガム研究(n=946)では、股関節痛を訴える患者→X線検査で15.6%のみに変形性股関節症を認めた。 X線所見で変形性股関節症を認めた患者→そのうち20.7%が股関節に痛みを訴えていた。 変形性股関節症は必ずしも症状とX線検査が一致するとは限らない可能性があります。 https://t.co/NPBgAhbgNl

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RT @E3Rehab: “Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiograph…

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RT @E3Rehab: “Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiograph…

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lelandwong
@lelandwong · X

My Doctor Said THIS Is the Key to Hip Pain Relief https://t.co/E67eiN6krS via @YouTube I'm on my own to try and figure out how to ease my hip pain. My doctor is no help but to prescribe me stronger opioid pain meds which in the long run is addictive. https://t.co/fscOejECj2

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 like · 648 followers View post →
しげトレ|パーソナルトレーニング整体
@geppi_0827 · X

フラミンガム研究(n=946)では、股関節痛を訴える患者→X線検査で15.6%のみに変形性股関節症を認めた。 X線所見で変形性股関節症を認めた患者→そのうち20.7%が股関節に痛みを訴えていた。 変形性股関節症は必ずしも症状とX線検査が一致するとは限らない可能性があります。 https://t.co/NPBgAhbgNl

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RT @E3Rehab: “Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiograph…

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RT @E3Rehab: “Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiograph…

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“Overall, most patients with frequent hip pain did not have radiographic hip osteoarthritis, and most patients with radiographic hip osteoarthritis did not have frequent hip pain.” https://t.co/Zlfh35wNco

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