Examination Of The Rotation Range Of The Hips


Procedure

  • The child lies in prone position with stretched hips and knees.
  • Examine one leg first and then the other.
  • Bring the knee into 90° flexion.
  • Stabilise the pelvis with one hand and with the other hand, hold the lower leg and determine the exorotation range of the hip (the lower leg turns inwards).
  • Next, determine the endorotation range of the hip (the lower leg turns outwards).

 

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