Physical examination maneuver

Physical Exam

FABER Test

also known as Patrick's test
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How to Perform

With the patient supine, rest the ankle of the tested leg on the opposite thigh just above the knee, so the hip falls into flexion, abduction, and external rotation (a figure-4 position). Stabilize the opposite anterior superior iliac spine with one hand and, with the other, press the tested knee gently down toward the table. A positive test is reproduction of the patient's pain (groin/anterior hip or posterior sacroiliac region) or the knee staying noticeably higher than on the unaffected side.

How to Interpret

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References

  • Saueressig T, Owen PJ, Diemer F, Zebisch J, Belavy DL. Diagnostic accuracy of clusters of pain provocation tests for detecting sacroiliac joint pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Sep;51(9):422-431. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.10469. PMID: 34210160.
  • Patrick HT. Brachial neuritis and sciatica. JAMA. 1917;69(16):2176-2179.

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