Pelvic Compression Test
Other Names
- Pelvic Compression Test
- Pelvic Compression Test for Meralgia Parasthetica
- Pelvic Compression Maneuver
- Iliac Compression Test
- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Compression Test
- Meralgia Paresthetica Compression Test
- Pelvic Tilt Compression Test
- ASIS Compression Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) as a cause of thigh pain
- Concept of test
- LFCN is compressed by the inguinal ligament
- A downward force to the hip will relax the ligament and temporarily alleviate the patient’s symptoms
Description
- Patient is positioned in lateral decubitus position with their symptomatic side facing up
- Examiner applies a downward, compression force to the pelvis
- This pressure is maintained for 45 seconds.
- Positive test
- Alleviation of symptoms the test is considered positive
Pathology
Evidence
- Nouraei et al[3]
- Sensitivity: 95%
- Specificity: 93.3%
- Paneyala et al[4]
- Sensitivity: 86.7%
- Specificity: 93.3%
- Positive Predictive Value: 92.9%
- Negative Predictive Value: 87.5%
- Diagnostic Accuracy: 90%
See Also
References
- ↑ Koesterer, Thomas, Aaron Blanchard, and Patrick Donnelly. "Meralgia paresthetica in a male collegiate Lacrosse player." International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training 19.5 (2014): 16-19.
- ↑ Buchanan, Patrick, et al. "Successful diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction." Journal of pain research (2021): 3135-3143.
- ↑ Nouraei SA, Anand B, Spink G, et al. A novel approach to the diagnosis and management of meralgia paresthetica. Neurosurgery. 2007;60(4):696-700.
- ↑ Paneyala, Shasthara, et al. "Efficacy of Clinical Tests in the Diagnosis of Meralgia Paresthetica: A Case Control Study." Case Reports in Medicine 2024.1 (2024): 5191280.
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John Kiel on 16 September 2020 13:01:02
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