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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 ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... table, the test is positive ... #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 ... for hip flexor ... #Test #Hip #Flexure ... #PhysicalExam #
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
adduction of both hips ... (knees against ... assistant at each leg ... baby's back, rotate anterior ... mom in all-fours position
Trendelenburg Test for Hip Stability

The Trendelenburg test assesses for hip stability
The examiner sits behind the patient
patient and places thumbs ... in the posterior ... flexed at the knee ... it's considered a positive ... Stability #Gluteus #PhysicalExam
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
(glass holding position ... of femur with posterior ... and knee • BÖHLER ... children <2 yrs • THOMAS ... stronger pull by flexor