Clinical Examination of the Hip Joint

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During inspection, what deformities are checked for in the hip joint examination?

  • Extension, adduction, abduction, and medial rotation deformities
  • Flexion, abduction, adduction, and rotation deformities (correct)
  • Flexion, abduction, lateral rotation, and medial rotation deformities
  • Extension, abduction, adduction, and lateral rotation deformities

What is the purpose of the initial step in the examination, 'Communication and Rapport'?

  • To immediately start with the clinical examination
  • To measure the patient's height and weight
  • To ask the patient to change into a hospital gown
  • To greet the patient and explain the procedures (correct)

What is the purpose of palpating bony landmarks in the hip joint examination?

  • To measure bone density
  • To check for skin temperature
  • To assess muscle strength
  • To assess for tenderness and symmetry (correct)

Where is the femoral pulse located during palpation in the hip joint examination?

<p>Midway between the pubic bone and ASIS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be compared during the 'Technique of clinical examination' in a hip joint examination?

<p>The exposed patient from xiphisternum to feet with the other side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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