Logiere sign

The Loyère sign examines the tip of the sacral styloid process and the ulnar styloid process to aid in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures. The patient rolled up the sleeve and the palm of the hand extended downward from the affected side of the forearm. The examiner touched the tip of the sacral styloid process and the ulnar styloid process. If the two styloid processes are on the same horizontal line, or the ulnar styloid process is lower than the sacral styloid process , it is the Loyère sign. 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 ulnar styloid process is higher than the sacral styloid process. Positive: The abnormal result check result is positive, that is, the second styloid process is on the same horizontal line, or the ulnar styloid process is lower than the sacral styloid process, and it is the Loire's sign. Intrinsic positives can be considered for distal radius fractures. Tips: Check your relaxation. Normal value The result of the test was negative. The ulnar styloid process is higher than the sacral styloid process. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, the second styloid process is on the same horizontal line, or the ulnar styloid process is lower than the styloid styloid process, which is the Loire's sign. Intrinsic positives can be considered for distal radius fractures. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their wrists. Positive results may be diseases: distal radius fractures, humeral head fractures 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 rolled up the sleeve and the palm of the hand extended downward from the affected side of the forearm. The examiner touched the tip of the sacral styloid process and the ulnar styloid process. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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