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Diagnostic Tests » Orthopedic Physical: Hips

Ely Test	With the patient lying prone, the examiner flexes the leg on the thigh, bringing the heel towards the buttocks. The test is positive if the pelvis is arched away from the table, indicating tightness of the rectus femoris, contracture of the lateral fascia of the thigh, or femoral nerve irritation.
Thomas Sign	With the patient supine and flexing the opposite hip, the affected hip will rise from the table. If this occurs, the test is positive indicating hip joint flexion contracture.
Trendelenburg Test	The examiner stands behind the patient while they lift one leg then the other. If the pelvis drops downward on the non-weight bearing side the test is positive suggesting muscle weakness of the weight-bearing hip.