Hip Flashcards
What does Quadrant test for
Hip Jt pathology, OA, capsulitis, labral tear, acetabular impingement
Quadrant technique
Pt supine
Flex hip to 90 deg + flex knee
Rotate leg round in quadrant shape
Apply pressure 2nd time if no pain from first one
+ve Quadrant
Local P or crepitus
Specificity of Quadrant
43
Sensitivity of Quadrant
75-91
Quadrant clinical notes
Approximates acetabulofemoral Jt structures causing irritation in presence of hip patho
What does Fabers test for
Hip Jt pathology, OA, capsulitis, sparin/strain, tight hip adductors
Faber techniques
Flexion, abduction, ext rot of leg
Rest foot on couch to start, then on shin (pillow)
Apply pressure to knee and stabilise opposite hip
+ve Fabers
Test leg remaining above opposite straight leg
-ve Fabers
Indicated by flexed leg falling flat on couch
Specificity of Fabers
50%
Sensitivity of Fabers
30%
What does Fadir test
Ant-sup impingement syndrome, ant labral tear, iliopsoas tendinitis
Fadir technique
Flex, add, int rot
Apply pressure through knee
+ve Fadir
P + reproduction of Pt symptoms without a click or apprehension