APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Patrick test can also be used to stress the sacroiliac joints. To do so, one hand is placed on the abducted knee and the other on the opposite anterior superior iliac spine. Pain localized to the back when sudden pressure is applied simultaneously on each of these points suggests sacroiliac pathology.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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 also known as Faber’s Test or Figure Four Test is an orthopedic test in order to assess limited hip range of motion in the direction of horizontal adduction, which is commonly limited in patients with hip osteoarthritis.

Detailed explanation-5: -The common tests include determination of posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) level in a standing or sitting position, the Gillet test (also known as the march or stork test), the standing flexion test, the sitting flexion test (or Piedallu’s sign), and the supine-to-sit test.