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log-roll test
Indications:
- hip pain, single most specific test for hip pathology
Procedure:
- with the patient supine, gently roll the thigh internally & externally
- this moves the articular surface of the femoral head in relation to the acetabulum, but does not stress
General
physical examination technique
References
- Byrd JW
Evaluation of the Hip: History and Physical Examination.
N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2007 Nov; 2(4): 231-240
PMID: 21509142 Free PMC Article
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953301/