Calcaneal percussion test

The calcaneus slamming test is a slamming test on the heel bone to diagnose ankle injury. The examiner slammed the calcaneus with a fist and checked for pain. 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. No pain occurred. Positive: The test result is positive, that is, there is pain indicating the ankle joint damage. Tips: It is required to be soft and even when checking. Normal value The result of the test was negative. No pain occurred. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, there is pain indicating the ankle joint damage. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their feet. Positive results may be diseases: tissue cell fibroids, heel pain, calcaneus osteochondrosis considerations Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: soft and even force. Inspection process The patient sits in a chair and the inspector slams the calcaneus to check for pain. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.