The first investigation of choice in a patient with hip pain following trauma is a hip x-ray. This will be an AP radiograph of the pelvis and a lateral radiograph of the painful hip.

Here, we'll review all causes of pain in the hip region and show you the exam to diagnose each one. Before we can review the exam of the hip, it's important to know the possible diagnoses. That way …

The purpose of today’s post is to review some of the special tests for the hip exam that all members of the sports medicine team should be familiar with. We will review some of the more commonly used …

Jun 9, 2021 · Special Tests FADIR test hip Flexed to 90 deg, ADducted and Internally Rotated positive test if patient has hip or groin pain can suggest possible labral tear or FAI FABER test (aka Patrick's …

Apr 10, 2025 · The key is to combine multiple special tests with a thorough history, posture, palpation, gait assessment, and imaging (if needed) to make a confident diagnosis.

3 days ago · The physical examination of the hip includes careful inspection, palpation, range of motion, strength testing, neurovascular exam and special tests to evaluate and diagnose the cause of hip pain.

Because of the complex anatomy of the hip, the physical examination is a comprehensive evaluation of the 4 main pain generators of the hip from deep to superficial: the osteochondral, capsulolabral, …

List of the many common tests used by physical therapists / physiotherapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the hip.

Diagnosis of non-arthritic hip pathology is challenging.

Evaluation of the hip. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2010 Jun;18(2):63-75. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e3181dc578a. PMID: 20473124. Lynch TS, Minkara AA, Aoki S, et al. Best …