bedside test

The bedside test is one of the main methods for examining ankle joint lesions. For the diagnosis of ankle joint lesions. The patient is supine, the doctor moves it to the side of the examination bed, one side of the buttocks is placed outside the bed, and the leg on the side is drooping at the side of the bed. The doctor presses the leg to extend the hip and presses the knee joint of the other leg of the patient. Make it as far as possible to bend the hips, bend the knees, and make the thighs close to the abdominal wall, so that the pelvis produces a front and back twisting force. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: To relax when checking, you should face it positively and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value There was no pain in the ankle during the examination. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The bedside test was positive, indicating a lesion in the ankle joint. Need to check the crowd: people with joint pain. 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 is supine, the doctor moves it to the side of the examination bed, one side of the buttocks is placed outside the bed, and the leg on the side is drooping at the side of the bed. The doctor presses the leg to extend the hip and presses the knee joint of the other leg of the patient. Make it as far as possible to bend the hips, bend the knees, and make the thighs close to the abdominal wall, so that the pelvis produces a front and back twisting force. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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