MSK: Hip exam Flashcards

1
Q

What should you inspect?

A

Inspect from all angles
Test gait
Tredenlenbergs sign

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What should you palpate and measure?

A

Palpate hip tissues and greater trochanter
Measure apparent leg length: umbilicus to tip of medial malleolus
Measure true leg length: ASIS to medial malleolus

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3
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What active and passive movements should you perform?

A

Active: Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
Passive: Flexion, abduction, adduction, extension, internal/external rotation

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