Neurologic causes of hip pain in dancers.
Hip pain in dancers is typically attributed to musculoskeletal etiologies due to local "wear-and-tear"; however, one must be aware of neurologic etiologies that may present with additional clinical findings and require specialized treatment. This article explores the presentation, potential  causes, suggested work-up, and treatment options for femoral neuropathy, lateral femoral cutaneous syndrome, and piriformis syndrome.
Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA. martinen@mskcc.org
Nina
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Martinez
Steven
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Mandel
Judith R
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Peterson
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