Hip Examination - Special Maneuvers

Special Maneuvers

  • Trendelenburg's test: This test is performed with the patient standing. The patient is asked to raise one leg; the test is positive if the hip on the raised side drops. A positive test suggests weakness of the abductors of the other hip.
  • Ober's test for tight ITB
  • Thomas test for tight hip flexors

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