Diagnostic Procedure
Barlow test
Bar·low test
Definitions related to barlow test:
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(barlow's maneuver) A physical examination performed on infants to screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip that attempts to displace the femoral head posteriolaterally from within the acetabulum.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(barlow's maneuver) Useful in assessing for developmental dysplasia of the hip, this test is performed when the thigh is pushed posteriorly and the hip is adducted. Should the hip become dislocated by this movement, the result is considered positive.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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