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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Trendelenburg's Test
| Orthopedic Test | Trendelenburg's Test |
| Method | The subject stands on one leg for approximately ten seconds and then switches legs. A positive finding is seen when the pelvis on the unsupported side drops noticeable lower than the pelvis on the supported side and is indicative of a gluteus medius weakness on the supported side. This test may also indicate an unstable hip on the supported side. |
| Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |
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| Orthopedic Test | Trendelenburg's Test |
| Method | The subject stands on one leg and remains in this position for approximately 10 seconds, then switches legs and performs the test again. A positive finding is when the pelvis on the unsupported side drops noticeably lower than the pelvis on the supported side. This indicates a weakness of the gluteus medius muscle on the supported side. A positive finding may also indicate an unstable hip on the supported side. |
| Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |
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