Yeoman's test is primarily used to assess which condition?

Yeoman's test is primarily used to assess which condition?

• A. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• B. Hip flexor strain
• C. Lumbar stenosis
• D. Iliopsoas syndrome

Answer: (A)

The Yeoman's test assesses sacroiliac joint dysfunction by stressing the sacroiliac joints through hip extension while the pelvis is stabilized. In the exam, the patient lies prone and the clinician stabilizes the pelvis, then extends the hip by lifting the leg. Reproduction of deep pain in the SI region indicates a positive test, pointing to SI joint dysfunction or sacroiliitis. This test specifically targets the SI joints, which is why it is most consistent with SI joint problems. Pain patterns and test results in the other conditions don’t align with this maneuver: a hip flexor strain would show pain with resisted hip flexion or stretching of the hip flexors; lumbar stenosis usually presents with neurogenic claudication and relief when flexing the spine or changing position; iliopsoas syndrome involves anterior hip/groin pain and is identified by tests focused on the iliopsoas.

The Yeoman's test assesses sacroiliac joint dysfunction by stressing the sacroiliac joints through hip extension while the pelvis is stabilized. In the exam, the patient lies prone and the clinician stabilizes the pelvis, then extends the hip by lifting the leg. Reproduction of deep pain in the SI region indicates a positive test, pointing to SI joint dysfunction or sacroiliitis. This test specifically targets the SI joints, which is why it is most consistent with SI joint problems. Pain patterns and test results in the other conditions don’t align with this maneuver: a hip flexor strain would show pain with resisted hip flexion or stretching of the hip flexors; lumbar stenosis usually presents with neurogenic claudication and relief when flexing the spine or changing position; iliopsoas syndrome involves anterior hip/groin pain and is identified by tests focused on the iliopsoas.