Pace's sign

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • Pace's sign, where pain and weakness are elicited on resisted abduction and external rotation of the thigh

This sign may occur in Piriformis syndrome

Reference:

  • 1) Kobbe P, Zelle BA, Gruen GS. Case report: recurrent piriformis syndrome after surgical release. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2008; 466: 1745-8.