Hip examination
Hip Examination
A Hip Examination (pronounced: hip ex·am·i·na·tion) is a physical examination conducted by a healthcare professional to assess the hip joint and surrounding structures for any abnormalities or injuries.
Etymology
The term 'Hip Examination' is derived from the Old English 'hipe' meaning 'hip' and the Latin 'examinare' meaning 'to weigh or test'.
Procedure
The Hip Examination typically involves a series of tests to evaluate the hip's range of motion, strength, and stability. It may include:
- Inspection: The healthcare professional visually inspects the hip for any visible abnormalities such as swelling, bruising, or deformities.
- Palpation: The healthcare professional uses their hands to feel the hip and surrounding structures for any tenderness, warmth, or irregularities.
- Range of Motion Testing: The healthcare professional moves the hip in various directions to assess its range of motion.
- Strength Testing: The healthcare professional asks the patient to perform certain movements against resistance to evaluate the strength of the hip muscles.
- Special Tests: The healthcare professional may perform special tests to assess specific aspects of the hip, such as the Thomas test for hip flexor tightness or the FABER test for hip or sacroiliac joint pathology.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hip examination
- Wikipedia's article - Hip examination
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