Leg Length Measurement
Measurement of an actual difference in leg length is performed with the patient standing by placing shims of…
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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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The 6-Item Kraus Weber Tests
Kraus Weber Tests is a group of 6 tests that's used to evaluate the competence of the trunk…
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Lateral Step Down Test Scoring
Step Down Test is a functional task used to assess lower extremity movement quality involving weight-bearing stress as…
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Galeazzi Test for Leg-Length Discrepancy
Galeazzi Test (or Allis sign) is used to evaluate the limb length discrepancy seen in developmental dysplasia of…
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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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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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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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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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