PEDIALEC_S1_L2 - P7-P10 Flashcards
SPECIAL TESTS (6)
Ortolani’s
Barlow’s
Galeazzi’s
Telescoping
Silfverskiold
Staheli
Hip dislocation special test
Ortolani’s
Hip relocation special test
Barlow’s
t or f pt is in supine for both ortolani and barlow
t
ortolani position
Hip and knee are flexed and the hip is ABducted
remember: ORAB
barlow position
Hip and knee are flexed and the hip is ADducted
remember: BAD
t or f barlow and ortolani should always be
done to test for dislocation
f, Not usually done since it is dangerous
Test to check knee height difference
Galeazzi’s
procedure of galleazi:
Hip slightly flexed to flex the knee
t.or f in galleazi the pt is in sidelying
f, in supine
Test to check hip joint laxity (dislocation)
telescoping
Patient in prone for telescoping t or f
f, supine
telescoping position of hip/knee
Hip and knee flexed in 90 degrees
procedure of telescoping:
PT will push and pull the femur (up and
down movement)
hand placement of telescoping:
one hand at hip jt, and other below the knee
Test to evaluate the contraction of ankle joint; also for PF tightness
Silfverskiold
Patient in supine for silverskiold t or f
t
1st position of silverskiold
knee extended and passively
dorsiflex the ankle
2nd position of silverskiold
knee flexed and passively
dorsiflex the ankle
Used to identify the site of rotational
deformity of lower extremity in children
Staheli
what muscle is tesetd in staheli
Iliopsoas tightness
proecudre of staheli:
Extend the leg, the trunk will have an ant.
movement
staheli position:
Long standing w/c use
what special tests are valid for infants 6 mos & below
Ortolani’s, Barlow’s, Galeazzi’s, & Telescoping