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The systematic examination of the hip is outlined in a clear and simple manner with detailed illustrations, diagrams and photographs. Topics covered include inspection and palpation, gait, measurement of leg length, the Trendelenburg sign, standing and gait tests, apparent shortening and the Thomas test.
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Pillemer, R. (2023). Systematic Examination of the Hip. In: Handbook of Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity Examination. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37804-1_5
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