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Hip
Special Tests of the Hip
Test | Detects, Positive Sign |
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Apparent Leg Length | Detects Lateral Pelvic Tilt +ve Difference In Measurements |
True Leg Length | Detects Leg length Discrepancies +ve Difference of more than 1cm |
Thomas Test | Hip Flexor Contracture (TFL, rec fem, iliopsoas) +ve Lower Leg lifts off the table when lying back |
Trendelenburg's Test | Detects hip instability +ve pelvis drops on opposite side to instability |
Fulcrum Test | Detects Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture +ve Apprehension, Pain in Groin or Thigh |
Ant Acetabular Labral Tear | Detects Ant Acetabular Labral Tear +ve Sharp, Catching Pain Depp in Groin |
Fabers Test | Detects Sacro Illiac Joint Disfunction +ve Pain, Muscle Spasm or Limited ROM |
Hop Test | Detects Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture +ve Reproduction of Pain |
Nelatons Line | Detects Hip Dislocation +ve Greater Trocanter above line from ASIS to Ischial Tuberosity |
Percussion Test | Detects Hip Stress Fracture +ve Hip/Groin Pain |
Scouring test | Detects Hip Joint Pathology +ve Pain or Crepitus |