Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Persistent limp after total hip replacement: one step at a time.

R D Scott1

  • 1Brigham Orthopaedic Associates, Boston, Mass 02120, USA.

Orthopedics
|September 26, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hip arthroplasty in patients with tabetic charcot joints.

Orthopedics·2014
Same author

Sellafield waste radionuclides in Irish sea intertidal and salt marsh sediments.

Environmental geochemistry and health·2013
Same author

Femoral and tibial component rotation in total knee arthroplasty: methods and consequences.

The bone & joint journal·2013
Same author

The evolving incidence and reasons for re-operation after fixed-bearing PCL retaining total knee arthroplasty.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume·2012
Same author

Self-expanding metal stent insertion for inoperable esophageal carcinoma in Belfast: an audit of outcomes and literature review.

Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus·2011
Same author

Clinical trials of kemithal.

Lancet (London, England)·2010
Same journal

Preoperative Copper-to-Zinc Ratio and Postoperative Delirium After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Supracondylar Distal Femur Fracture Fixation: Early Experiences Comparing the Retrograde Nail With Locking Attachment Washer (LAW) Plate to Traditional Fixation Techniques.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Intra-Articular Vancomycin Powder in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Limb Salvage Versus Amputation for the Management of Primary Bone Tumors of the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

A Modified Keshishyan Index Demonstrates Three-dimensional Assessment of Asymmetry in Pediatric Pelvic Fractures.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Planned Versus Intraoperative Vascular Surgery Consultations in Orthopedic Oncology.

Orthopedics·2026
See all related articles

A limp may indicate serious hip problems, originating either in the hip or elsewhere. Thorough patient evaluation is key to diagnosing and resolving the underlying cause of the limp.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Limping in children and adults can signify serious hip pathology.
  • The origin of a limp may be intrinsic to the hip joint or arise from a remote source.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive evaluation for patients presenting with a limp.
  • To highlight that the etiology of a limp can be diverse, involving the hip or other body regions.
  • To underscore the necessity of identifying the precise cause of a limp for successful management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic patient assessment focusing on hip-related and non-hip-related causes of limping.
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging to pinpoint the source of the gait abnormality.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Differential diagnosis considering various pathologies affecting the hip and surrounding structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of the hip as a common but not exclusive source of limping.
    • Recognition of remote pathologies contributing to gait disturbances.
    • Successful etiological diagnosis through careful clinical evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • A limp is a critical clinical sign requiring thorough investigation.
    • The source of a limp necessitates a broad differential diagnosis, extending beyond the hip joint.
    • Individualized patient evaluation is paramount for determining the cause and facilitating resolution of limping.