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Purpose:[edit | edit source]
The Log Roll Test (or Passive Rotation Test) is a special test used to assess the integrity of the hip joint to look for potential hip pathology such as labral tears, ligament laxity, or impingement[1].
Clinically Relevant Anatomy:[edit | edit source]
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Summary of Potential Pathologies at the Hip:[edit | edit source]
-labral tears
-ligament laxity
-impingement
Technique:[edit | edit source]
How to:
Positive Test Results: The log roll test is positive if there is pain, ligamentous or capsular laxity, clicking, or popping noted during the test. The presence of pain refers to the presence of an intra-articular pathology. The presence of a ligamentous or capsular laxity is demonstrated by the noticeable hyper-mobility or increased range of motion through hip internal rotation and external rotation. The presence of clicking and popping refers to an acetabular labral tear[1].
Negative Test Results: The log roll test in negative if there is no symptoms present.
Evidence:[edit | edit source]
-reliability
-sensitivity
-specificity
Reference:[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 OrthoFixar. Log roll test. (cited 3 May 2023). Available from: https://orthofixar.com/special-test/log-roll-test/ (accessed 8 March 2024).
