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Podcast: Orthopedic Assessment Methods
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Lower Leg - Homan Sign
Category: Education
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2006-12-21 14:58:50
Description:
Homan's sign is used to determine the presence of a deep vein thrombophlebitis. The patient lies prone on the table with the knee fully extended. The examiner passively dorsiflexes the patient's ankle while palpating the calf. Pain in the calf and/or pain with palpation is considered a positive test.
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