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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Hip Flexure Contracture ... Thomas' Test ... rises off the table ... #Hip #Flexure #
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for ... rises off the table ... , the test is positive ... for hip flexor ... #Hip #Flexure #
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... The examiner flexes ... are unable to flex ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the table
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... The examiner flexes ... are unable to flex ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the table
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... presents with hip ... flexed and adducted ... associated with a femoral ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... the edge of the table ... perform the Boyes' test ... at the DIP may ... Digitorum #Profundus #Test
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Spasticity

Ely's Test assesses rectus femoris spasticity.
With the patient prone, the examiner
Femoris Spasticity ... rectus femoris ... examiner resists knee flexion ... #Rectus #Femoris ... #Spasticity #Hip
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
elbow slightly flexed ... elbow fully as a test ... knee are flexed ... other end of the table ... Femoral head is
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... Patrick's or Faber Test ... One leg is flexed ... parallel to the exam table ... flexor contracture
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... Patrick's or Faber Test ... One leg is flexed ... parallel to the exam table ... flexor contracture