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=== Purpose ===
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'''The FADDIR test (flexion, adduction, internal, rotation)''' is used for examine the anterior–superior impingement syndrome, anterior labial tear, and iliopsoas tendinitis.<ref>David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
'''The FADDIR test (flexion, adduction, internal, rotation)''' is used for examine the Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, anterior labial tear, and iliopsoas tendinitis.<ref>David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
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Purpose[edit | edit source]

The FADDIR test (flexion, adduction, internal, rotation) is used for examine the Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, anterior labial tear, and iliopsoas tendinitis.[1]

This test is also called Anterior apprehension test.

Technique[edit | edit source]

Step 1. Patient is in supine position

Step 2. Affected hip fully flexed or 90 degree flexion

Step 3. Adduct the hip with combined Internally rotation of the hip

Step 4. A positive test is indicated by the production of pain, the reproduction of the patient’s symptoms with or without a click, or apprehension

Evidence[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
  1. David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
  2. Special/Orthopedic Test for the Hip - FADIR (Flexion, Adduction, Internal Rotation) Test. Brent Brookbush. Available from: https://youtu.be/vYfrorPzES
  3. FADDIR Test. Vince Isaac. Available from: https://youtu.be/osQMAWOYTuo