What is the most common cause of hip pain in older adults?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Trauma due to fall
D. Trochanteric bursitis
ANS: B
There are many potential causes of hip pain. Among adults, the most common cause is OA with degenerative changes. In younger patients, the cause is often strain of the muscles or tendons. In comparison to other joints, the hip is often difficult to assess, in part because much of the joint and its periarticular structures lie deeper than those of other joints.
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