Which test is used to measure anteversion of the hip?

The test used to measure anteversion of the hip is Craig's Test. This clinical assessment is designed specifically to evaluate the angle of the femoral neck in relation to the shaft of the femur, which helps to determine the presence of femoral anteversion or retroversion. In this test, the patient lies prone, and the examiner palpates the greater trochanter while flexing the knee to 90 degrees. The examiner then rotates the hip until the greater trochanter is most prominently felt, at which point the angle of the femur can be measured. This angle indicates whether anteversion (an excessive angle) or retroversion (a decreased angle) is present.

Other tests, such as the Faber Test, the Thomas Test, and the Trendelenburg Test, serve different purposes. The Faber Test assesses hip joint pathologies and is helpful for indicating sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The Thomas Test evaluates hip flexor tightness, particularly the iliopsoas, by assessing the ability to extend the hip when one knee is brought to the chest. The Trendelenburg Test primarily checks for gluteus medius weakness by observing the pelvic drop during single-leg stance. These tests do not specifically measure the angle of fem