Examiner passively flexes, abducts, and externaly rotates the patients hip (often putting the pt.'s ankle on their oppositve knee) & applies mild pressure at the hip
Positive test: reproduction of pain
References
Baxter S, ed., McScheffrey G, ed. Toronto Notes: Comprehensive Medical Reference & Review for MCCQE 1 & USMLE 2. 26th ed. Toronto: Toronto Notes for Medical Students Inc; 2010.
Hurley K. OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook. Halifax: Elsevier Canada; 2005.