Fuoch test

The Fouche test is the medial semilunar cartilage in the endo-rotational motion test, which examines the sound and suggests a meniscus break. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: The result of the test was negative. The heel makes a large circular motion. There is no abnormal noise. Positive: When it reaches a certain angle, it makes a loud noise, which means that the back angle is hugely broken, and the low voice sounds the tear of the thin strip at the edge of the meniscus. Tips: No special taboos. Normal value The result of the test was negative. The heel makes a large circular motion. There is no abnormal noise. Clinical significance Abnormal results: When it reaches a certain angle, it makes a loud noise, which means that the back angle is hugely broken, and the low voice sounds the tear of the thin strip at the edge of the meniscus. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their knees. Positive results may be diseases: knee joint meniscus injury, meniscus injury precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient was supine, the affected hip and knee joint were completely flexed, and the examiner placed the hand on the knee joint for palpation, the other hand grasped the heel, and then made a large circular motion. The medial semilunar cartilage was tested in the inner circumflex motion test; the lateral semilunar cartilage was tested in the outer circumflex motion test; at the same time, the knee joint was gradually extended to the microflexion position. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications occur.

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