Comprehensive Physical Examination of the Hip

Physical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis

Predictive validity of the comprehensive basic science examination (CBSE) for success assessment of comprehensive preintership examination (CPIE) in medical students

Introduction. One of the proplems that both medical students and educational programmers are involved in is the importance of basic science materials in comprehention of clinical subjects and student's performance after that. Our goal is to measure the correlation coefficient between the CBSE and CPSE and the predictive validity of CBSE for CPIE. Methods. Analytic cross-sectional study was co...

Evaluation of the hip: history and physical examination.

Examination of a painful hip is fairly concise and reliable at detecting the presence of a hip joint problem. Hip joint disorders often go undetected, leading to the development of secondary disorders. Using a thoughtful approach and methodical examination techniques, most hip joint problems can be detected and a proper treatment strategy can then be implemented based on an accurate diagnosis. ...

Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Femoroacetabular Impingement: Part 1, Physical Examination

A thorough evaluation of the hip must include a comprehensive medical and surgical history focused on the hip joint, surrounding soft tissues, and the associated structures of the spine, pelvis, and lower extremities. These details can guide the physical examination and provide insight into the cause of the patient's chief complaints. A proper examination includes physical examination while the...

Physical examination tests for hip dysfunction and injury.

BACKGROUND Physical examination tests for hip dysfunction and injury of the strongest diagnostic accuracy were identified in a recent systematic review with meta-analysis in BJSM. These tests are described in this article. DISCUSSION A detailed description of the various different tests is given, with photographs for each test procedure. Diagnostic interpretation of each test requires careful...