Regional Pain Syndromes: Hip and Knee

Every year, thousands of patients go see their primary care practitioner for the treatment of regional pain syndromes. This lecture focuses on regional pain syndromes including meralgia paresthetica, trochanteric bursitis, Baker’s cyst, meniscal injuries, cruciate ligament injuries, osteoarthritis of hip and knee, sacroiliac dysfunction, and piriformis syndrome. We will discuss symptoms, the physical exam, diagnostic testing, and pharmacologic/nonpharmacologic treatment options.