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Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... is used in lower limb examination to test for the rupture of the Achilles tendon. [1] [2] ...
Involuntary extension of the "normal" leg occurs when flexing the contralateral leg against resistance. To perform the test, the examiner should hold one hand under the heel of the "normal" limb and ask the patient to flex the contralateral hip against resistance (while the patient is supine), asking the patient to keep the weak leg straight while raising it.
In chronic venous insufficiency, sonographic examination is of most benefit; in confirming varicose disease, making an assessment of the hemodynamics, and charting the progression of the disease and its response to treatment. It has become the reference standard for examining the condition and hemodynamics of the lower limb veins.
Schwartz's test is a clinical test used for confirming the diagnosis of long standing varicose veins. [1] The clinician exposes the lower limb. A tap is made on the lower part of the leg on the long saphenous varicose vein with one hand.
Buerger's test is performed in an assessment of arterial sufficiency. It is named after Leo Buerger.The vascular angle, which is also called Buerger's angle, is the angle to which the leg has to be raised before it becomes pale, whilst lying down.
Relief of pain at tumor site upon vascular occlusion of limb, with acute return of pain on reperfusion Hippocratic face: Hippocrates: palliative care: impending death: Hippocratic fingers: Hippocrates: pulmonary medicine: chronic hypoxia: clubbing of distal phalanges Hirschberg test: Julius Hirschberg: ophthalmology: strabismus
A peripheral vascular examination is a medical examination to discover signs of pathology in the peripheral vascular system. It is performed as part of a physical examination , or when a patient presents with leg pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology.
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