Which sign is associated with a positive Ortolani test?

Which sign is associated with a positive Ortolani test?

• A. Palpable clunk
• B. Decreased leg length discrepancy
• C. Pain in knee
• D. Range of motion limitation

Answer: (A)

A positive Ortolani sign means the hip was dislocated but can be reduced with the maneuver, producing a palpable or sometimes audible clunk as the femoral head seats back into the acetabulum. This clunk is the key indicator that a dislocated hip has been reduced, which is what the test aims to demonstrate. The other findings—decreased leg length discrepancy, pain in the knee, or a general limitation in range of motion—are not specific signs of a positive Ortolani test.

A positive Ortolani sign means the hip was dislocated but can be reduced with the maneuver, producing a palpable or sometimes audible clunk as the femoral head seats back into the acetabulum. This clunk is the key indicator that a dislocated hip has been reduced, which is what the test aims to demonstrate. The other findings—decreased leg length discrepancy, pain in the knee, or a general limitation in range of motion—are not specific signs of a positive Ortolani test.