Physical examination tests for hip dysfunction and injury

Br J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;49(6):357-61. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091929.

Abstract

Background: Physical examination tests for hip dysfunction and injury of the strongest diagnostic accuracy were identified in a recent systematic review with meta-analysis in BJSM. These tests are described in this article.

Discussion: A detailed description of the various different tests is given, with photographs for each test procedure. Diagnostic interpretation of each test requires careful consideration, with special attention to specific variables such as test performance and patient population.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Auscultation / methods
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnosis
  • Groin
  • Hip Joint*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Pain / diagnosis
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip / diagnosis
  • Patient Positioning
  • Percussion / methods
  • Physical Examination / methods*
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Rotation
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sports Medicine / methods
  • Tendinopathy / diagnosis