Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture The fulcrum ...

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Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture



The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.

The examiner places one arm beneath the patient's femur.  A downward force is then applied to the femur distally.

Pain is suggestive of a femur stress fracture.



Video via @open_michigan



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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