Orthopedic Tests - MT

Question 1

Brudzinski’s Test

Answer 1

tuck chin to chest.

+resistance, pain and /or hip flexion

Indicates: meningeal irritation

Question 2

Kernig Sign

Answer 2

supine-bring knee and hip to 90, then extend leg

+ resistance and/or pain

Indicates: meningeal irritation

Question 3

Ortolani Test

Answer 3

supine. place chiropractic index finger on the greater trochanter and thumb on the trochanter

move hip into flexion then externally rotate placing P-A Pressure on the greater trochanter.

positive indicator: palpable clunk or click

Indicates: instability or dislocation of hip. anterior dislocation of the hip

Question 4

Barlow Test

Answer 4

supine. place chiropractic index finger on the greater trochanger and thumb on the trochanter distract leg and internally rotate while placing A-P pressure on the greater trochanter.

Positive indicator: palpable click or clunk

Indicates: instability or dislocation of hip. posterior dislocation of hip.

AKA: Chappel Test or Hart Test

Question 5

What if barlow and ortolani is positive on the same side?

Answer 5

Refer out. Possible hip displasia on that side.