Test: Trendelenburg's Test

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Background/Purpose

Trendelenburg's Test assesses hip stability to identify any weakness in the hip abductors (gluteus medius and gluteus minimus).

Procedure

Subject stands on one leg with knee lifted. Clinician observes to see if pelvis stays level. The hip abductors are responsible for maintaining a level pelvis in this position.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

If the hip abductors are weak, the subject will exhibit a pelvic drop or the subject's trunk will lean to the side of the stance leg.

Criteria

• In a normal stance, patient will be able to stand on one leg without hip dropping down or back.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail