Hip Internal Rotation Flexion Axial Compression Maneuver
Indication: To detect the presence of labral pathology
Procedure: Patient is supine. The examiner flexes and internally rotates the hip, then applies an axial compression force through the femur.
What constites a positive test: Provocation of pain is considered positive
Validity (Narvani et al 2003: 18 patients with hip pain. Reference standard was magnetic resonance arthrography)
- Sn=.75
- Sp=.43
- +LR=1.32
- -LR=.58
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