step 7 Flashcards
1
Q
what happens at step 7
A
Beginning of the hip assessment
so begin with observation of the hips
2
Q
running order
A
lie patient flat on assessment couch
observe the hips
observe the hips
measurement
3
Q
when observing the hip, what are we observing for?
A
observe they appear square and equal lengths
4
Q
we need to measure the legs but how do we do this?
A
measure from the iliac crest to the medial malleolous on both legs to check they are equal.
