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Anterior Shuck Test of the Hip

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Demonstration of the Anterior Shuck Test[1]
  • Anterior Shuck Test of the Hip
  • Anterior Apprehension Test

Purpose

  • Evaluate for anterior instability of the hip

Description

  • The patient is prone
  • The affected limb is placed in a "reverse figure of four"
  • Position: hip abduction, external rotation and knee flexion
  • Anteriorly directed force is applied at the posterior aspect of the greater trochanter
  • Positive test
    • Anterior hip pain or apprehension

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

Groin

Hip

References

  1. ↑ Rosinsky, Philip J., et al. "All about the ligamentum teres: from biomechanical role to surgical reconstruction." JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 28.8 (2020): e328-e339.
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John Kiel on 4 May 2025 17:55:02
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