The lithotomy position is often used during childbirth and surgery in the pelvic area. It involves lying on your back with your legs flexed 90 degrees at your hips. Your knees will be bent at 70 to 90 ...

To the Editor: Edelman and colleagues (June 28 issue) 1 describe the standard American method of performing a pelvic examination in their Videos in Clinical Medicine. The dorsal lithotomy position ...

A self-administered questionnaire exploring attitudes to gynecologic examination and gynecologists was completed by 409 female patients. Contrary to public statements of some consumer groups, overall ...