The Trendelenburg Test was named after German surgeon Friedrich Trendelenburg, who first described it in 1895.
Trendelenburg Test
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To use the Trendelenburg Test hip, follow the instructions provided in our guide. It involves asking the patient to stand on one leg while observing the position of the pelvis and looking for a pelvic drop or rise.
The Trendelenburg Test is used to test for weakness or compensation of the hip abductor muscles and the integrity of the superior gluteal nerve. It can identify conditions such as hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, and nerve entrapment syndromes.
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