A Unilateral Limitation in Hip Abduction Could Be an Indication

question 17

Multiple Choice

A unilateral limitation in hip abduction could be an indication of

• A) developmental hip dysplasia.
• B) slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
• C) Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
• D) osteomyelitis of the hip.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Muscle Weakness

A decrease in the strength of one or more muscles, which can result from a wide range of diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.

Positively Charged

An electrical condition where an object or particle has more protons than electrons, giving it a net positive electric charge.