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== Several dysfunctions can produce a psoatic limp == | == Several dysfunctions can produce a psoatic limp == | ||
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: <ref name="David J. Magee">David J. Magee. Orthopedic physical assessment 5th ed. St Louis: Saunder Elsevier 2008; p 967</ref> | - [[Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease|Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease:]] <ref name="David J. Magee">David J. Magee. Orthopedic physical assessment 5th ed. St Louis: Saunder Elsevier 2008; p 967</ref> | ||
The psoatic limp in | The psoatic limp in LCPD may be caused by weakness or reflex inhibition of the psoas major muscle. The affected legg moves in external rotation, flexion and adduction.<br>The limp may be accompanied by exaggerated trunk and pelvic movement.<br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Several dysfunctions can produce a psoatic limp[edit | edit source]
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: [1]
The psoatic limp in LCPD may be caused by weakness or reflex inhibition of the psoas major muscle. The affected legg moves in external rotation, flexion and adduction.
The limp may be accompanied by exaggerated trunk and pelvic movement.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ David J. Magee. Orthopedic physical assessment 5th ed. St Louis: Saunder Elsevier 2008; p 967
