Freibergs Test
Other Names
- Freiberg's Test
- Freiberg's Sign
- Freiberg Maneuver
- Freiberg Test
- Forced Internal Rotation Test
- Hip Internal Rotation Provocation Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the Piriformis Muscle
Description
Classic Description
- The patinet is supine
- The examiner forcefully internally rotates the extended thigh/ affected leg
- Positive test
- Reproduction of pain
- Compression of sciatic nerve with radicular features
Modified Freiberg's Test
- The patient is prone
- The examiner passively extends the patients hip and internally rotates it
- Positive test
- Recreation of pain
- Compression of sciatic nerve with radicular features
Pathology
Evidence
- Positive in up to 63% of patients[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ Bârzu, Mariana. "Diagnostic methods in piriformis syndrome." Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal 6.11 (2013): 22-28.
- ↑ Meknas, M. Khaled. "Retro-trochanteric sciatica-like pain: in-depth analyses of clinical symptoms, treatment options, histological and ultra structural findings in tendon biopsies." (2010).
- ↑ Hopayian K, Song F, Riera R, Sambandan S. The clinical features of the piriformis syndrome: a systematic review. Eur. Spine J. 2010; 19:2095Y2109.
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John Kiel on 25 July 2019 13:33:20
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