Hip Range of Motion
Hip range of motion is variable. Hip flexion averages 110–120 degrees, extension 10–15 degrees, abduction 30–50 degrees, and…
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Hip Special Tests
This section contains all the special Tests for hip joint examination. You will Learn how to assess and examine the hip joint.
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Duncan Ely Test
Duncan Ely Test or Ely test is used to assess the rectus femoris muscle tightness at the hip…
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Prone Hip Extension Test
Prone Hip Extension Test is used to evaluate the hip flexion contracture. It can also be performed in…
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Hip Quadrant Test
The Hip quadrant test (or as it called scour test) is a dynamic test of the inner and…
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Stinchfield Test
Stinchfield test (or resisted hip flexion test) is designed to help distinguish between intra-articular and extra-articular hip pathologies…
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FADDIR Test Overview
FADDIR Test (Flexion ADDuction Internal Rotation) is used for examine the Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, anterior labral tear ,…
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DDH Radiology
DDH radiology measurements is essential in diagnosis the developmental dysplasia of the hip after the age of 6…
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Pelvic Ligaments Tests
Pelvic ligaments Tests are functional assessment of the pelvic ligaments: iliolumbar, sacrospinous, sacroiliac and sacrotuberous ligaments.
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Craig Test
The Craig test (or Femoral Anteversion test) is used to assess anteversion/ retroversion of the femoral neck.
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Trendelenburg Test Procedure
Trendelenburg Test is used to identify weakness of the hip abductor muscles. It also can be used to…
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Log Roll Test
The log roll test (or Passive Rotation Test) is the most specific special test that is used to…
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Hip Physical Exam
Hip Physical Exam consists firstly of history taking, then joint inspection, palpation, movements and special tests performing.
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