Lincoln sign
Lincoln sign
Lincoln sign, also known as Patrick's sign or Faber test, is a medical sign used to identify hip pathology, such as hip joint disease or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. It is named after the American physician, Dr. Abraham Lincoln, who first described it in the late 19th century.
Pronunciation
Lincoln sign: /ˈlɪŋkən saɪn/
Etymology
The term "Lincoln sign" is derived from the name of Dr. Abraham Lincoln, an American physician who first described the sign. The term "sign" in this context is used to denote a physical finding that indicates a specific medical condition.
Description
The Lincoln sign is performed by having the patient lie supine, flexing the hip and knee of the affected side, and then attempting to abduct and externally rotate the hip. Pain or resistance to this movement is considered a positive Lincoln sign, indicating hip pathology or sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Related Terms
- Hip pathology: A broad term referring to any disease or disorder that affects the hip joint.
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A condition characterized by pain in the lower back and buttocks caused by abnormal motion in the sacroiliac joint.
- Abduction: The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
- External rotation: The outward rotation of a joint or limb.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lincoln sign
- Wikipedia's article - Lincoln sign
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