Hip and Pelvis

Question 1

Leg Length Discrepancy

Answer 1

ASIS to medial maleouls = true
umbilicus to medial maleolus = apparent

+: Different Measurements
indicates: true: bony abnormality above or below the level of the greater trocanter difference (anatomical short leg)
Apparent = pelvic obliquity (tilted pelvis)

Question 2

Allis Sign

Answer 2

Galezzi sign
generally used for 1 month - 2 year olds but can also be used in adults

+: difference in hight and anteriority of the knees

indicates:
1) if one knee is lower = ipsilateral congenital hip dislocation or tibial discrepancy (anatomical short leg)
2) if one knee is anterior = ipsilateral congenital hip dislocation or femoral discrepancy (contralateral anatomical short leg).

Question 3

Thomas test

Answer 3

+ Lumbar spine maintains lordosis (should flatten)

indicates: contracture of the hip flexors (iliopsoads)

Question 4

Anvil Test

Answer 4

+: Localized pain in the long bone or in the hip joint

indicates: possible fracture of long bones or hip pathology

Question 5

Patrick Test

Answer 5

AKA FABERE sign