4 word test

The 4-word test means that the subject is lying on his back, one leg is straight, and the other side of the lower leg is placed under the knee of the straight leg (ie, the two legs form a "4") to observe whether the same induces Pain in the lateral ankle joint. Normally, the knee on one side of the plate can easily touch the ground or the bed surface. This is a method for judging the ankle joint lesion. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Check your relaxation, you should face it positively and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. No pain occurred. Clinical significance Abnormal results when the pressure is depressed, the ankle joint is painful, and the curved knee joint can not touch the bed surface is positive may be due to ankle joint disease, lumbar disc herniation, femoral head necrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and knee joint Caused by diseases such as diseases. Need to check the crowd: 1. People with intermittent or continuous pain in their joints. 2. Joint stiffness and restricted mobility. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient was supine, one side of the lower extremity was straightened, and the other lower leg was placed in the shape of "4" on the knee joint of the lower extremity, and the knee joint was held by one hand, and the other hand was pressed against the side squat, and both hands were simultaneously pressed down. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No relevant information.