FABER Test (Patrick's Test, Figure-4 Test) | Rationale & Interpretation

What is another name for the Faber test that is often used in board exams?

• Trendelenburg test

• Thomas test

• Patrick's test

• Ober's test

In the Faber test, what position should the patient's leg be in to form the Figure 4?

• Extended outward

• Bent at a 90-degree angle

• Straight and parallel to the other leg

• Crossed over the opposite leg, proximal to the knee

What is the primary movement applied during the Faber test to assess the hip joint?

• Internal rotation

• Extension

• Flexion

• External rotation

Which condition is NOT typically associated with a positive Faber test?

• Anterior cruciate ligament tear

• Posterior hip impingement

• Iliopsoas tendonitis

• SI joint dysfunction

If a patient lacks flexibility, how can the Faber test be modified?

• By bending both knees

• By rotating the test side leg internally

• By extending the test side leg fully

• By crossing the test side leg under the patient's knee