Pelvic Limb Special Tests Flashcards
What is it for and how do you do it?
1
Q
Bardens Method
A
- Hip dysplasia
- Lateral recumbency; “lift” femur without abduction
> 1/4” implies laxity
2
Q
Barlow Test
A
- Hip dysplasia
- ADduct femur and then apply dorsally directed force
3
Q
Ortolani Test
A
- Hip dysplasia
- ADduct femur, apply dorsally directed force, then ABduct the femur
Clunk or click = positive
