Posture (standing) - level iliac crests - trendelenburg test (one leg) Posture (lying) - Flexion deformity - leg length ``` Muscle wasting scars skin changes swelling symmetry ```

Hip OSCE Flashcards by Kerry Jones

Preparation

Introduction
Consent
Wash hands
Position - standing then lying

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Look:

Posture (standing)

level iliac crests
trendelenburg test (one leg)

Posture (lying)

Flexion deformity
leg length

Muscle wasting
scars
skin changes
swelling 
symmetry

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Feel

Bony landmarks - greater trochanter
Temperature
Tenderness (soft tissue contours, joint, greater trochanter)
swelling

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Move

Flexion - bent knee to abdo
Internal rotation
External rotation
Abduction
adduction
Thomas Test

Feel for crepitus

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Function

Walk - observe gait

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Hip OSCE Flashcards

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