Faber (Patrick) Test
Patrick's (Faber) Test can be performed to evaluate hip and sacroiliac pathology. One leg is flexed, abducted, and externally rotated into position resting the foot on the contralateral knee. If the leg does not lower into a position parallel to the exam table, there may be a hip flexor contracture or protective iliopsoas spasm. Pressure on the knee with counter-pressure on the opposite pelvic brim may elicit pain at the hip or sacroiliac joint.