Physical examination
Physical examination ( 8 Questions)
Correct. The Ortolani maneuver is used to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants. It involves gently abducting the hips while applying gentle pressure to feel for any instability.
Incorrect. The Barlow maneuver is also used to assess for DDH, but it involves adducting the hips.
Incorrect. The Phalen maneuver is used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome, which is not relevant to hip stability.
Incorrect. Tinel's sign is used to assess for nerve compression, typically in the wrist, and is not relevant to hip stability.
A. Correct. The Ortolani maneuver is used to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants. It involves gently abducting the hips while applying gentle pressure to feel for any instability.
B. Incorrect. The Barlow maneuver is also used to assess for DDH, but it involves adducting the hips.
C. Incorrect. The Phalen maneuver is used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome, which is not relevant to hip stability.
D. Incorrect. Tinel's sign is used to assess for nerve compression, typically in the wrist, and is not relevant to hip stability.