APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The FABER test is used to identify the presence of hip pathology by attempting to reproduce pain in the hip, lumbar spine or sacroiliac region. The test is a passive screening tool for musculoskeletal pathologies, such as hip, lumbar spine, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or an iliopsoas spasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -FABER Test has high sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value for identifying labral pathology when groin pain increases during the procedure. Sudden or sharp pain in the groin indicates a positive result.

Detailed explanation-3: -A positive test occurs when groin pain or buttock pain is produced. Due to forces going through the hip joint as well, the patient may experience pain if pathology is located in the hip as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patrick’s Test. The test is positive if there is pain at the hip or sacral joint, or if the leg can not lower to the point of being parallel to the opposite leg. At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, sacroiliac joint dysfunction is treated with core stabilization, restoration of muscle imbalances and prolotherapy.