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Hip Orthopaedic Test: FAIR Test orthopaedic tests May 30, 2023

The FAIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FAIR test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examinatio...

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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Craig's Test orthopaedic tests May 30, 2023

Craig's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for femoral anteversion or retroversion, which is a rotational abnormality of the femur bone in the hip joint. Here are the steps to perform Craig's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with thei...

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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Bowstring Sign orthopaedic tests May 30, 2023

The Bowstring Sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for sciatic nerve irritation or compression in the hip. Here are the steps to perform the Bowstring Sign:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected...

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Hip Orthopaedic Test: FADIR Test orthopaedic tests May 30, 2023

The FADIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FADIR test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examinat...

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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Adductor Squeeze Test orthopaedic tests May 30, 2023

The Adductor Squeeze Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity and strength of the adductor muscles of the hip. 

Patient Position: The patient should be lying supine (on their back) on an examination table with their knees bent and feet flat on the table.

Examiner Positi...

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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Thessaly Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

The Thessaly Test is a clinical examination maneuver used to assess meniscal tears in the knee joint. It involves the patient actively rotating their body while standing on one leg, and the examiner applies a controlled rotational force to the knee joint. 

Procedure:

  • Position the patient standin...
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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Renne Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

Renne's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for patellar instability in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Renne's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee to 20-30 degrees.
3...

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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Wilson's Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

Wilson's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for a lateral meniscus tear in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Wilson's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee to 90 degrees...

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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Steinman Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

The Steinmann test, also known as the McMurray test, is a physical examination technique used to assess for meniscal pathology in the knee joint. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Steinmann test:

  1. Position the patient in a supine position with the affected knee flexed to 90 degre...
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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Sweep Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

The sweep test is a physical examination technique used to assess for joint effusion, or swelling, in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform the sweep test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Place one hand on the patient's knee an...

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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Slocum's Test orthopaedic tests May 29, 2023

Slocum's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI) of the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Slocum's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected ...

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Knee Orthopaedic Test: Pivot Shift orthopaedic tests May 28, 2023

The Pivot Shift Test is a physical examination test used to assess the stability of the knee joint, specifically for evaluating the presence of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Preparation:

  • Position the patient lying supine on an examination table with the knee being tested fully extend...
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