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Barlow's Test

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  1. See Also
    1. Galeazzi's Sign
    2. Ortolani Test
  2. Indication
    1. Developmental Dysplasia of the hip evaluation
  3. Mechanism
    1. Attempt to sublux unstable hip
    2. Perform with caution
    3. Examine each hip individually
  4. Preparation
    1. Infant lying supine with diaper off
    2. Hips flexed to 90 degrees
  5. Technique
    1. Stabilize pelvis
    2. Place index and middle finger over greater trochanter
    3. Place thumb medially at inner thigh inguinal crease
    4. Gently adduct the hip while applying downward force
  6. Findings
    1. Positive if Hip Clunk felt on exam
    2. Represents dislocation of hip out of acetabulum

Barlow test - finding (C1288103)

ConceptsFinding (T033)
EnglishBarlow test - finding
Spanishprueba de Barlow - hallazgo
Parent ConceptsNamed sign of hip (C0576075)
SourcesSCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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