Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Specialist Quiz

What is the term for an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism, causing drooping of the pelvis to the contralateral side while walking?

In the context of hip abductor mechanism weakness, what does a patient with a unilateral lurching gait tend to do while walking?

What physical sign is commonly observed in patients with hip abductor mechanism weakness and lurching gait?

Which muscle weakness is associated with a waddling gait?

In addition to a defective hip abductor mechanism, what could cause a patient to lean to one side while walking?

In the Trendelenburg’s Test, what is a positive sign indicating?

During the Thomas Test, what action flattens out the lumbar lordosis and stabilizes the pelvis?

What is assessed when a patient is asked to stand on one leg for 30 seconds without leaning to one side?

What deformity is primarily indicated by gluteal wasting and a Trendelenburg gait?

What is the main purpose of comparing leg lengths from the umbilicus to the medial malleolus?

What is the term used to describe an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism?

When observing a patient's gait, what does weakness of the hip abductor muscles cause the pelvis to do?

In a patient with defective hip abductor muscles, what is the characteristic posture when standing to maintain balance?

What type of gait is observed when a patient has weakness of their hip abductor muscles?

What is the key feature of Trendelenburg gait?

Which test involves the patient lying supine on the examination table and holding the uninvolved knee to his or her chest, while allowing the involved extremity to lie flat?

In the Trendelenburg's Test, what does a positive result indicate?

What is assessed in Faber's Test?

What does the patient need to do in the Straight Leg Raise test?

Which special test is similar to gait and assesses for weakness of the hip abductor muscles?

What is the purpose of Trendelenburg Gait?

What does a lurching gait suggest during observation of the patient's gait?

When would a waddling gait be observed in a patient?

Which special test can be used to assess hip abduction strength?

What does the Trendelenburg sign indicate during a physical examination?

What is the term for an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism?

Which muscle weakness causes a Trendelenburg gait?

What type of gait is characterized by lurching due to unilateral weakness of the hip abductor muscles?

If a patient exhibits waddling while walking, what type of gait is this indicative of?

Which gait can result from weakness in the hip abductor muscles and is characterized by leaning to one side to maintain balance?

What is the term for an abnormal pattern of walking secondary to pain that ultimately causes a limp, whereby the stance phase is shortened relative to the swing phase?

In the Thomas Test, what does a positive result indicate?

What physical sign is commonly observed in patients with hip abductor mechanism weakness and lurching gait?

What is the term for the inability of the lower extremity on the involved side to fully extend at the hip during the Thomas Test?

Which test involves asking the patient to stand on one leg for 30 seconds without leaning to one side?

What is another term for a defective hip abductor mechanism, causing drooping of the pelvis to the contralateral side while walking?

What does the Faber's Test assess for?

What does a positive result in Trendelenburg's Test indicate?

What does a patient with a lurching gait tend to do while walking due to hip abductor mechanism weakness?

What is a common observation in patients with hip abductor mechanism weakness and lurching gait?