History
General Examination
Local Examination
Inspection
Attitude
Deformity (Alignment)
Limb length discrepancy)
Swelling
Wasting
Soft tissue contours
Bony contours
Skin over the region
Palpation
Local rise of temperature
Tenderness
Palpation of bones, joints and soft tissues of the region
Movements
Active range of movement
Passive range of movement
Any pain, sound or axis deviation during joint movement
Abnormal movement
Measurements
1.Length
- True length
- Apparent length
- Segmental length
2. Circumference
3. Angles if any
4. Lines if any
Special tests
Other joints
Neurovascular status
Lymph nodes
Spine
Other systems
Diagnosis