Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Hip Palpation
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How to Perform
Palpate the hip and pelvis systematically, comparing sides. Feel the iliac crests, the anterior superior iliac spines, the greater trochanters, the ischial tuberosities, the pubic symphysis, and the inguinal region, and palpate the surrounding muscles. Note any tenderness, swelling, warmth, or crepitus at each site.
How to Interpret
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References
- Kinsella R, Semciw AI, Hawke LJ, Stoney J, Choong PFM, Dowsey MM. Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests for Assessing Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Jan;54(1):26-49. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11890. PMID 37561820.
- Cacchio A, Borra F, Severini G, Foglia A, Musarra F, Taddio N, De Paulis F. Reliability and validity of three pain provocation tests used for the diagnosis of chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 2012 Sep;46(12):883-887. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2011-090325. PMID 22219215.
- Weir A, Brukner P, Delahunt E, et al. Doha agreement meeting on terminology and definitions in groin pain in athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Jun;49(12):768-774. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2015-094869. PMID 26031643.
- Bickley LS, Szilagyi PG, Hoffman RM, Soriano RP. Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 13th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
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Related Diagnoses
Related Chief Complaints
Buttock PainCentral Groin PainDeep Buttock PainDifficulty WalkingGroin PainHip PainHip StiffnessLateral Hip PainLimpLower Abdominal and Groin PainOuter Hip PainPain at the Sit BonePain Lying on the SidePain Over the Pubic BonePain When SittingPain with Hip RotationPain with KickingPain with Prolonged SittingPain with RunningPain with Sit-upsPosterior Thigh PainTenderness Over the Ischial TuberosityTenderness Over the Pubic Symphysis
Related Systems / Regions
Related Bedside Tests
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Hip Strength
Rule in:VHGluteal Tendinopathy (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome), IEAdductor-related Groin Pain, IEIdiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis) +1 more
Rule out:HGluteal Tendinopathy (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome), IEAdductor-related Groin Pain, IEIdiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis) +1 more
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Trendelenburg Sign
Rule in:IEGluteal Tendinopathy (Gluteus Medius / Minimus Tendinopathy)
Rule out:IEGluteal Tendinopathy (Gluteus Medius / Minimus Tendinopathy)
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Patellar-pubic Percussion Test
aka Patellar-pubic percussion sign
Rule in:HHip Fracture (Radiologically Occult)
Rule out:VHHip Fracture (Radiologically Occult)
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Hip Passive Range of Motion
Rule in:SHHip Osteoarthritis, IEHip Flexion Contracture (Fixed Flexion Deformity)
Rule out:SHHip Osteoarthritis, IEHip Flexion Contracture (Fixed Flexion Deformity)
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Gait Assessment
Rule in:IEAcute Neurologic Event or Severe Pain, IEAlcohol-related Cerebellar Degeneration, IEBilateral Hip Arthritis or Disease +20 more
Rule out:IEAcute Neurologic Event or Severe Pain, IEAlcohol-related Cerebellar Degeneration, IEBilateral Hip Arthritis or Disease +20 more
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FABER Test
aka Patrick's test
Rule in:IESacroiliac Joint Pathology
Rule out:IESacroiliac Joint Pathology