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Assessment of The Musculoskeletal System
Assessment of The Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal
System
Physical Assessment
Management of orthopedic
patients begins with an
accurate assessment of the
patient's specific problems.
Important information can be
obtained from the patient's
history and the physical assessment.
PA: Preparation
Assemble
equipment:
Goniometer
an instrument for
the precise
measurement of
angles, especially
one used to
measure the angles.
PA: Preparation
Introduce yourself and verify the clients
identity. Explain to the client what you are
going to do, why it is necessary, and how
the client can cooperate.
Perform hand hygiene and observe other
appropriate infection control procedures
and provide for client privacy.
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Deltoid
Biceps
Triceps
Wrist and finger muscles
Grip strength
Hip muscle
Hip abduction
Hip adduction
Hamstring
Quadriceps
Muscles of the ankles and
feet.
Documentation
Document findings in the client
record.