Abdominal aortic aneurysm presenting to the orthopedic clinic as posterior hip and low back pain

Abstract

Key Clinical Massage Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are typically asymptomatic. When symptomatic, AAA may present as a chief concern of musculoskeletal hip and low back pain. Assessment in the orthopedic clinic should focus on a holistic examination of the patient.

Keywords

• acute medicine
• cardiovascular disorders
• emergency medicine
• orthopedics
• vascular surgery