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Klisic Test

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Klisic Test
Illustration of Klisic Test
Klisic test
  • Klisic Sign
  • Hip Alignment Test
  • ASIS–Greater Trochanter Line Test
  • Klisic Line Test

Purpose

  • Evaluate the hip of a newborn or toddler for the presence of DDH
  • Specifically, helpful in cases of bilateral dislocation

Description

  • Examiner places the index finger on the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine and the middle finger on the Greater Trochanter
  • Normally, the line between these 2 points passes through the umbilicus or above it.
  • Positive test
    • In children with DDH the line passes below the umbilicus.

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

Created by:
John Kiel on 24 September 2020 14:34:10
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Last edited:
18 January 2026 02:03:00
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