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In a post polio case, ilio-tibial tract contracture is likely to result in

A
Extension at the hip and knee
B
Extension at the hip
C
Flexion at the hip and the knee
D
Extension at the knee
High-Yield Explanation
* Tensor fasciae latae is one of the anterior thigh muscles. * It originates from the external lip of the iliac crest & descends to inse into the iliotibial tract. The iliotibial tract inses into the anterolateral surface of the lateral tibiai condyle. * Innervation is provided by the superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5). * Its actions are varied: * Abduction, flexion and medial rotation at hip * Weak extension of knee joint

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