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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flattening the lumbar spine ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
flattening the lumbar spine ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
deficiency etc) • Spinal ... stenosis/nerve compression ... Sciatica • Tarsal tunnel ... arthritis - Rapid ... lower #extremity #msk
Patellar Ballottement Test for Knee Effusion on Physical Examination

With the patient supine, the leg can be
Ballottement Test for Knee ... patient supine, the leg ... be performed by compressing ... Observe for rapid ... #msk #sports #orthopedics