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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Mennell's Sign orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

Mennell's sign is a clinical test used to assess the presence of a spinal lesion or dysfunction. It involves applying passive joint movements to the spine while the patient is lying in a relaxed position. 

Here's a step-by-step procedure for performing the Mennell's sign test:

  1. Have the...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Waddell Sign orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

The Waddell Test is a diagnostic assessment that can be used to evaluate the presence of non-organic or psychogenic signs of low back pain.

Here are the steps to perform the Waddell Test:

  • Begin by instructing the patient to sit on a firm surface with their hands resting on their thighs.
  • Instruct...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Slump Test orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

The Slump Test is a diagnostic assessment that can be used to evaluate the neural tension and mobility of the lower back, hamstrings, and sciatic nerve. Here are the steps to perform the Slump Test:

  1. Begin by instructing the patient to sit on a firm surface with their hands resting on their...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Straight Leg Raise Test orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Test is a physical examination technique used to assess the presence of nerve root irritation or compression in the lumbar spine. Here's how you can perform it:

  1. Position the patient in a supine position on a treatment table with their legs straight.
  2. Ask the patient...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: McKenzie Side Glide Test orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

The McKenzie Side Glide Test is a physical examination technique used to assess the presence of lumbar spine dysfunction. Here's how you can perform it:

  1. Position the patient in a standing position with their feet shoulder-width apart and their hands on their hips.
  2. Instruct the patient to...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Leg Lowering Test orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

The Leg Lowering Test, is a physical examination technique used to assess the function of the core muscles, particularly the lower abdominals and hip flexors. Here's a step-by-step procedure for performing the test:

  1. The patient lies flat on their back on an examination table with their legs...
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Spine Orthopaedic Test: Bragard's Sign orthopaedic tests Jun 02, 2023

Bragard's sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for nerve irritation or compression in the lower back and legs, specifically the sciatic nerve. Here's how you can perform it:

  1. Position the patient in a supine position on an examination table.
  2. Raise the patient's affected leg to...
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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Piriformis Test orthopaedic tests May 31, 2023

The Piriformis Test is a physical examination test used to evaluate piriformis syndrome, which is a condition characterized by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle in the buttock. 

Procedure:

  1. Have the patient lie on their back on an examination table, with...
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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Patellar-Pubic Percussion Test orthopaedic tests May 31, 2023

The PPPT is a simple bedside diagnostic tool that is sensitive in detecting clinically straight forward hip fractures as well as occult hip fractures. The PPPT can support decision-making for additional radiological examinations in case of potential occult pelvis or hip fractures.

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Hip Orthopaedic Test: McCarthy Test orthopaedic tests May 31, 2023

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

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Hip Quadrant Test orthopaedic tests May 31, 2023

The Hip Quadrant Test is a physical examination test used to assess hip joint mobility and identify any restrictions in the hip joint's range of motion. 

Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Hip Quadrant Test:

  1. The patient should lie down on their back on an examination table...
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Hip Orthopaedic Test: Gaenslen Test orthopaedic tests May 31, 2023

The Gaenslen test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction or hip joint arthritis.

Here are the steps to perform the Gaenslen test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight....

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