FADDIR Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 2
FADDIR test Flexion Adduction internal Rotation test

What is the "FADDIR Test" used for?

  • It’s is used to examine the:
    • Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome,
    • Anterior labral tear
    • liopsoas tendinitis
  • This test is also called Anterior apprehension test.

How to perform the "FADDIR Test"?

  • Patient is in supine position.
  • Affected hip fully flexed or 90 degree flexion.
  • Adduct the hip with combined Internally rotation of the hip.

What is the positive result?

  • A positive test is indicated by the production of pain in the groin, the reproduction of the patient’s symptoms with or without a click, or apprehension.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 41-60 %
  • Specificity: 47-52 %

References

  • Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal 3rd Ed. Book