A 40-year-old male patient has crashed his motorcycle. He complains of pain to his right leg. When palpating his leg, you are assessing for:

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Palpation for crepitation can determine the presence of fractures or bone displacement, which is important in cases of trauma such as motorcycle crashes. Sensation and bruising can also be assessed during examination, but they are not as specific to detecting fractures or bone displacement. Rigidity is not a useful assessment for this scenario.

A 40-Year-Old Male Patient Has Crashed His Motorcycle