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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 #
Trendelenburg Test for Hip Stability

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