Bragard's sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for nerve irritation or compression in the lower back and legs, specifically the sciatic nerve. Here's how you can perform it:
- Position the patient in a supine position on an examination table.
- Raise the patient's affected leg to...
The Piriformis Test is a physical examination test used to evaluate piriformis syndrome, which is a condition characterized by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle in the buttock.
Procedure:
- Have the patient lie on their back on an examination table, with...
The PPPT is a simple bedside diagnostic tool that is sensitive in detecting clinically straight forward hip fractures as well as occult hip fractures. The PPPT can support decision-making for additional radiological examinations in case of potential occult pelvis or hip fractures.
Procedure for...
The McCarthy test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Here are the steps to perform the McCarthy test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
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The Hip Quadrant Test is a physical examination test used to assess hip joint mobility and identify any restrictions in the hip joint's range of motion.
Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Hip Quadrant Test:
- The patient should lie down on their back on an examination table...
The Gaenslen test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction or hip joint arthritis.
Here are the steps to perform the Gaenslen test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight....
The Fulcrum test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the Fulcrum test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2....
The prone knee bending test is a physical examination technique used to assess neural tension and stress on the femoral nerve and mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerve roots. Here are the steps to perform the prone knee bending test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with...
The FAIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FAIR test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the...
Craig's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for femoral anteversion or retroversion, which is a rotational abnormality of the femur bone in the hip joint. Here are the steps to perform Craig's test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with...
The Bowstring Sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for sciatic nerve irritation or compression in the hip. Here are the steps to perform the Bowstring Sign:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's...
The FADIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FADIR test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the...