Preface The Aging Hip

摘要

This special issue of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation examines topics related to conditions of the hip region in our aging population. When considering the etiology responsible for occurrence of hip pain in these individuals, the initial thought is very often osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip joint. Although OA is very often a cause of hip pain, numerous other causes should be considered. Topics that are discussed in this issue include examination, differential diagnosis, pathological concepts, risk factors, conservative, operative, and postoperative treatment of conditions affecting the hip region.