| Chronological Type | Duration | Symptoms | Physical Finding | Frequency* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | < 3 Weeks | Rapid onset of pain | Functional impotence / Charge impossible most often. Vicious attitude of the hip in abduction, flexion, external rotation. Painful mobilization Shortening of the limb |
25% |
| Acute on Chronic | > 3 Weeks | Exacerbation of symptoms on a chronic setting | Variable functional impotence Painful mobilization Hip in abduction, internal rotation |
17% |
| Chronic | > 3 Weeks | Chronic pain | Gait Hip in abduction, internal rotation, limited flexion Shortening possibly |
58% |