Your 62-year-old female patient presents with right hip pain…
Your 62-year-old female patient presents with right hip pain for 2 months. Pain worsens when rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and walking more than 10 minutes. She describes a dull ache in the front and lateral hip, without radiation down the leg. Morning stiffness lasts about 20–30 minutes. Ice provides mild relief. PMH: Mild osteoarthritis, controlled hypertension. Social history: Retired; enjoys gardening and walking her dog. Functional limitations: Difficulty climbing stairs, standing from chairs, and walking moderate distances. What is your initial hypothesis? Tissues involved?