Hip Examination: History Taking and Clinical Examination
The hip joint is a deep ball-and-socket synovial joint that plays a vital role in weight-bearing…
Hip Examination - Special Tests & Examination
Ober’s Test
What is the "Ober's Test" used for? The Ober’s test evaluates a tight, contracted or inflamed…
Seated Piriformis Stretch Test
What is the "Seated Piriformis Stretch Test" used for? Assess irritation, tightness, or pathology involving the…
Thomas Test
What is the “Thomas Test” used for? How to perform the “Thomas Test”? What is the…
Pelvic Drop Test
What is the "Pelvic Drop Test" used for? It indicates weak of external rotators or an…
Pelvic ligaments Tests
What is the “Pelvic ligaments Tests” used for? How to perform the “Pelvic ligaments Tests”? What…
Hip Quadrant Test
What is the "Hip Quadrant Test" used for? The Hip quadrant test (or as it called…
Ligamentum Teres Test
What is the "Ligamentum Teres Test" used for? Assess the integrity and irritability of the ligamentum…
Log Roll Test
What is the "Log Roll Test" used for? The log roll is the single most specific…
Craig Test
What is the "Craig Test" used for? The Craig test (or Femoral Anteversion test) is used…