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Examination of Lower Limb Dr Raj
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palpation Confirm the bone landmarks Look for tenderness in the area of these landmarks and joint spaces Palpate for the lymph nodes Femoral pulse, Dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulse
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Range of movements Active movements Passive movements
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Strength of the Muscles No contraction some contraction With gravity eliminated Against gravity Against resistance
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Steps of Examination Inspection Palpation Range of movements Special tests
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Inspection Skin- color changes, edema, scars, tattoo, naevus etc Symmetry between the two lower limbs Swellings or edema Resting state Superficial veins Bone landmarks and contours
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mallet toe
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Palpation Confirm Inspection findings. Bony landmarks. Joint and muscle tenderness.
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Range of Movement Active movement. Passive movement. Active resisted movement.
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Special Tests Trendelenberg sign Anterior drawer test Posterior drawer test
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