Spine Orthopaedic Test: Yeoman's Test
Jun 03, 2023Yeoman's Test is a physical examination test used to assess sacroiliac joint dysfunction or inflammation. Here are the steps to perform the test:
- The patient lies prone (face down) on an examination table with one leg straight and the other flexed at the hip and knee.
- The examiner stands on the side of the flexed leg and applies downward pressure just above the patient's knee joint.
- The examiner then hyperextends the patient's knee and simultaneously places a firm pressure over the sacroiliac joint on the same side as the flexed leg.
- The test is considered positive if the patient experiences pain in the sacroiliac joint region during the hyperextension maneuver.
A positive Yeoman's test suggests sacroiliac joint involvement, although the test is not always reliable and should be used in combination with other tests and clinical findings for a comprehensive evaluation.
References:
- Yeoman, W. (1928). The relation of arthritis of the sacroiliac joint to sciatica. With a report of 21 cases. The Lancet, 212(5476), 1119-1122.
- Magee, D. J. (2014). Orthopedic physical assessment (6th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Hoppenfeld, S. (2017). Physical examination of the spine and extremities. Wolters Kluwer.
- Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System. (2017). AccessPhysiotherapy. https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/book.aspx?bookid=2052
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