Origin Dorsal ilium inferior to iliac crest Insertion Lateral and superior surfaces of greater trochanter Action Major abductor of thigh; anterior fibers help to rotate hip medially; posterior fibers help to rotate hip laterally Innervation Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) (L4, L5, S1) Arterial Supply Superior gluteal artery Relevant Approaches Lateral Approach to Hip Clinical conditions Trendelenberg Gait Physical exam Trendelenberg Sign
QUESTIONS 1 of 1 1 Previous Next (OBQ13.242) A 32-year-old man undergoes a proximal femoral replacement as part of his care for a sarcoma of the proximal femur. Three-months postoperatively, he returns for a routine follow-up office visit. Which physical exam finding would most likely be positive? QID: 4877 FIGURES: A Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Trendelenburg sign 88% (3117/3533) 2 Flexion, adduction and internal rotation test 6% (200/3533) 3 Ober test 2% (81/3533) 4 Patrick test 2% (64/3533) 5 Thomas test 1% (42/3533) L 1 Question Complexity B Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
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