To assess a newborn for hip dislocation, the following physical assessment technique is used: With the infant supine, place fingers posteriorly over the greater trochanter, flex the hip 90 degrees, and abduct the thigh while pushing up with the fingers. Feel for a clunk and palpable jerk as the femur is relocated. Do the maneuver gently on an infant who is not crying. This is called:

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Ortolani's maneuver is used to assess for hip dislocation in newborns by abducting the hip and feeling for a "clunk" as the femoral head relocates into the acetabulum.

To Assess a Newborn for Hip Dislocation, the Following Physical