MSK Hip

Question 1

The trendelenburg test is found in people with

Answer 1

weak or paralysed abductor muscles (gluteus minimus and gluteus medius) of hip

Question 2

When is trendelburg test positive

Answer 2

if pelvis dips on side of non weight bearing leg

Question 3

How is apparent leg length measured

Answer 3

From midline to medial malleolus of ankle

Question 4

What can Thomas test test

Answer 4

Fixed Flexion deformity

Question 5

How to test true leg length

Answer 5

Asis to Medial Malleolus

Question 6

How to test flexion and rotation of hip

Answer 6

To 90 degrees