Measuring The Circumference Of The Upper Leg - Qpercom

The patient lies relaxed on the examination table with extended hips and knees and the toes pointing upwards.
Determine a point 15 cm proximally from the lateral joint space of the knee.
If necessary, ask the patient to briefly bend the knee so that the lateral joint space can be sought.
Mark this point, if necessary.
Use a measuring tape to measure across the marked point perpendicular to the axis of the upper leg.
Note the circumference to an accuracy of 0.5 cm.
Compare the circumference of the left and the right leg.