Trendelenburg sign


Tren·de·len·burg sign

(tren'dĕ-lĕn-bĕrg), a physical examination finding associated with various hip abnormalities (those associated with abduction muscle weakness or hip pain for example, congenital dislocation, hip rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis) in which the pelvis sags on the side opposite the affected side during single leg stance on the affected side; during gait, compensation occurs by leaning the torso toward the involved side during stance phase on the affected extremity.

Tren·de·len·burg sign

, Trendelenburg gait (tren'del'en-burg sīn, gāt) A physical examination finding associated with various hip abnormalities (congenital dislocation, hip abductor weakness, rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis) in which the pelvis sags on the side opposite the affected side during single-leg stance on the affected side; during gait, compensation occurs by leaning the torso toward the involved side during stance phase on the affected extremity.

Trendelenburg,

Friedrich, German surgeon, 1844-1924. Brodie-Trendelenburg test - see under Brodie, Sir Benjamin Creverse Trendelenburg position - supine position, without flexing or extending, in which the head is higher than the feet.steep Trendelenburg positionTrendelenburg cannulaTrendelenburg gaitTrendelenburg limpTrendelenburg lurchTrendelenburg operation - pulmonary embolectomy.Trendelenburg position - a supine position on the operating table, used during and after operations in the pelvis or for shock.Trendelenburg sign - in congenital dislocation of the hip or in hip abductor weakness, the pelvis will sag on the side opposite to the dislocation when the hip and knee of the normal side is flexed.Trendelenburg symptom - a waddling gait in paresis of the gluteal muscles, as in progressive muscular dystrophy. Synonym(s): Trendelenburg waddleTrendelenburg tamponTrendelenburg test - a test of the valves of the leg veins.Trendelenburg vein ligationTrendelenburg waddle - Synonym(s): Trendelenburg symptom