Solheims Sign

Other Names

• Solheim's Sign
• Solheims Sign

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Purpose

• Evaluate the piriformis as a cause of hip pain
• Editor note: unclear if this is a distinct physical exam test, it is poorly described in the literature

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Description

• Pain with adduction of the flexed thigh
• Stretches the piriformis muscle against the sciatic nerve

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Pathology

• Piriformis Syndrome

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Hip Pain Main
• Physical Exam Hip
• Hip Anatomy Main

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