1. A 55-year-old man complains of hip and back pain. There is some sciatica with pain into the groin. The pain is especially bad when he walks. He has a desk job but has been very active throughout his life. Describe your assessment plan for this patient (piriformis syndrome versus lumbar spondylosis).
2. A 35-year-old woman complains of lateral hip pain. She states that she was in a motor vehicle accident 2 weeks ago in which she was hit from the passenger side (she was driving) and her car was pushed against a telephone pole. She was wearing a seat belt. Describe your assessment plan for this patient (trochanteric bursitis versus muscle contusion).
