Galeazzi test

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Galeazzi Test

The Galeazzi Test (pronounced: ga-le-ah-zee test), also known as the Galeazzi's Sign or Allis Sign, is a physical examination used primarily in orthopedics to detect hip dislocation and unequal leg length.

Etymology

The Galeazzi Test is named after the Italian surgeon, Dr. Riccardo Galeazzi (1866-1952), who described the test in detail in his medical works.

Procedure

The Galeazzi Test is performed with the patient in a supine position. The patient's knees are flexed and the feet are placed flat on the examination table. The examiner then compares the level of the knees. If one knee appears higher than the other, it suggests a hip dislocation on the side of the lower knee.

Related Terms

  • Hip Dislocation: A condition where the head of the femur is forced out of its normal position in the hip socket.
  • Leg Length Discrepancy: A condition where one leg is shorter than the other, which can be detected using the Galeazzi Test.
  • Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes conditions like hip dislocation and leg length discrepancy.
  • Riccardo Galeazzi: An Italian surgeon known for describing the Galeazzi Test.

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