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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Hip Flexure Contracture ... assesses for hip flexure ... contralateral leg flexes ... at the knee and ... #Test #Hip #Flexure
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
contralateral leg flexes ... at the knee and ... positive for hip flexor ... #Test #Hip #Flexure ... #Flexor #contracture
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
knee • BÖHLER ... children <2 yrs • THOMAS ... proximal fragment flexes ... stronger pull by flexor ... Used acutely in management