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Trendelenberg sign/test

Pelvis on side opposite side affected with hip pain drops when the patient is asked to stand on the affected leg/hip. A positive Trendelenberg sign is suggestive of hip abductor weakness.

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hip pain Trendelenberg gait

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sign/symptom

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 747
  2. Clyman M. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001