Olecranon bursitis
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inflammation of the bursa located over the olecranon
process of the elbow
Assessing the hips
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, · Pt supine
· Palpate for pain or crepitus
· Inspect for symmetry
· Assess ROM (flexion, Thomas Test, rotation,
abduction/adduction- pt standing)
Assessment checklist
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· Inspection
o Size and contour of joint
o Skin color and characteristics
· Palpation of joint area
o Skin, muscles, bony articulations, and joint capsules
· ROM
o Active
o Passive (if limitation noted in active ROM is present)
· Muscle testing
o Strength
Adduction
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, Movement toward the midline of the body
Assessing the cervical spine
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· Inspect alignment for straightness
o Spine should be straight, head erect
· Palpate the spinous processes
o Should be firm, no tenderness
· Check flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation
Eversion
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turning the sole of the foot outward
Assessing the spine
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· Standing
· Inspect symmetry, back and side view
· Palpate spinous processes
· ROM: bend forward, lateral bending, and rotation
Rheumatoid nodules
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Firm, nontender, unattached subcutaneous nodules at
pressure points (e.g., elbow, back of forearm) associated
with rheumatoid arthritis
Active ROM
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Patient can move the joint on their own with no help
Pronation
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inflammation of the bursa located over the olecranon
process of the elbow
Assessing the hips
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, · Pt supine
· Palpate for pain or crepitus
· Inspect for symmetry
· Assess ROM (flexion, Thomas Test, rotation,
abduction/adduction- pt standing)
Assessment checklist
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· Inspection
o Size and contour of joint
o Skin color and characteristics
· Palpation of joint area
o Skin, muscles, bony articulations, and joint capsules
· ROM
o Active
o Passive (if limitation noted in active ROM is present)
· Muscle testing
o Strength
Adduction
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, Movement toward the midline of the body
Assessing the cervical spine
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· Inspect alignment for straightness
o Spine should be straight, head erect
· Palpate the spinous processes
o Should be firm, no tenderness
· Check flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation
Eversion
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turning the sole of the foot outward
Assessing the spine
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· Standing
· Inspect symmetry, back and side view
· Palpate spinous processes
· ROM: bend forward, lateral bending, and rotation
Rheumatoid nodules
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Firm, nontender, unattached subcutaneous nodules at
pressure points (e.g., elbow, back of forearm) associated
with rheumatoid arthritis
Active ROM
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Patient can move the joint on their own with no help
Pronation
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