Examination of Hip and Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Rule 1:
A
Never ever cause pain… (in an exam)
2
Q
Rule 2:
A
Learn the dance…
3
Q
Rule 3:
A
(Stand, walk) Look, feel, move (special tests)
4
Q
Rule 4:
A
Say what you see
5
Q
Hip examination
A
Stand the patient
Walk the patient
Standing special tests
sit/ lie the patient
6
Q
What are you looking for in a hip examination?
A
Scars
wasting
Asymmetry
Spinal deformity
7
Q
What are you looking for in their walk?
A
Antalgic or Trendelenburg
8
Q
What is the standing special test?
A
If positive = abductor mechanism abnormal
9
Q
Thomas test - lying special test
A
If positive = hip flexion deformity
10
Q
What do you feel
A
palpate greater trochancter, leg lengths
Move - active first then passive
Flexion
Extension
Int/ Ext rotation
11
Q
True leg length
A
Measure between 2 ASIS to medial malleolus
