Chiropractors and health practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedic tests aid to identify specific conditions and diagnosis.
This section has a variety of common orthopedic tests, how they are performed, what they indicate when positive and the potential diagnosis as a result. Corresponding codes for ICD9 and ICD10 are displayed for each test.
They are listed by body region as well as alphabetic list below.
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Patrick's FABERE Test
| Orthopedic Test | Patrick's FABERE Test |
| Method | Performed with the patient supine, the examiner places the external malleolus over the patella of the opposite limb. Then downward pressure is applied to the thigh. When pain results from this action, particularly in the hip flexor area, the test is positive. A positive test suggests hip joint disease, because this action antagonizes hip flexor spasm brought on by an inflammatory lesion. This test is also known as the FABER or FABERE Sign from the acronym of the maneuver: Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation and Extension. |
| Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |
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