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Examination of Lower Limb Dr Raj. palpation Confirm the bone landmarks Look for tenderness in the area of these landmarks and joint spaces Palpate for.

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1 Examination of Lower Limb Dr Raj

2 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

3 Range of movements Active movements Passive movements

4 Strength of the Muscles No contraction some contraction With gravity eliminated Against gravity Against resistance

5 Steps of Examination Inspection Palpation Range of movements Special tests

6 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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11 mallet toe

12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6biKrtw oY0

13 Palpation Confirm Inspection findings. Bony landmarks. Joint and muscle tenderness.

14 Range of Movement Active movement. Passive movement. Active resisted movement.

15 Special Tests Trendelenberg sign Anterior drawer test Posterior drawer test


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