Difference between revisions of "Homan's Sign"
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| − | '''Homan's sign''' is a physical exam maneuver to identify DVT in the leg. | + | '''Homan's sign''' is a [http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/ama-holds-funeral-service-for-physical-exam/ physical exam] maneuver to identify DVT in the leg. |
'''How to Elicit Homan's Sign''' | '''How to Elicit Homan's Sign''' | ||
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| − | To perform it, dorsiflex the foot. The test is positive if calf pain causes the patient to scream out in discomfort "HOLD ON, MAN!!" which when blurted out quickly kind of sounds like "HOOOOMANN!!" | + | To perform it, dorsiflex the [[Foot|foot]]. The test is positive if calf pain causes the patient to scream out in discomfort "HOLD ON, MAN!!" which when blurted out quickly kind of sounds like "HOOOOMANN!!" |
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 30 September 2016
Homan's sign is a physical exam maneuver to identify DVT in the leg.
How to Elicit Homan's Sign
To perform it, dorsiflex the foot. The test is positive if calf pain causes the patient to scream out in discomfort "HOLD ON, MAN!!" which when blurted out quickly kind of sounds like "HOOOOMANN!!"
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