Hip Examination for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Exams (Part1)

Description

In this instructional session led by the speaker, they delve into the systematic examination of the hip and how to effectively communicate this process to both patients and examiners. The session begins with acknowledgments of other mentors and reinforces the importance of proper history-taking prior to an examination. Attendees are encouraged to engage interactively, as the speaker presents a scenario involving a patient with an arthritic left hip.



The speaker emphasizes the need for clear communication when instructing the patient during the examination, particularly how to ask the patient to undress appropriately for the examination while maintaining their dignity. Detailed steps are outlined for examining the hip, as well as the significance of assessing footwear during the examination, with an eye towards detecting any abnormalities or aids related to the patient’s mobility.



Throughout the discussion, the speaker continuously stresses the importance of posture and patient positioning while conducting the examination and encourages the audience to describe findings clearly. They point out the intricacies of gait assessment, including recognizing various gait patterns and their implications, and stress the importance of clinical skills in real examination settings. The session wraps up with reminders on practicing these techniques to enhance confidence and improve patient interaction, underlining that clarity and professionalism are key when undergoing clinical assessments.

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