tracing test

Tracing test (tracingtest) is also called "lower limb space motion test." During the examination, the patient was supine, and the lower limbs were straightened, so that they lifted one side of the lower limb and used the foot to draw a triangle, a square, a circle or an "8" shape in space. And compare the lower limbs. If the patient is unable to complete such an action, the test is positive. Seen when there is an obstacle in the movement of cerebellum disease. When checking, you should lie on your back, straighten your lower limbs, lift one side of the lower limbs as required by the examiner, and draw a corresponding figure in the air. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Normal people can accurately draw the graphics they are required to draw. Positive: The tracing test has a reference value for cerebellar diseases. This test was positive in cerebellar lesions. Tips: Do not take stimulants, inhibitors and alcoholic beverages within 48 hours. Normal value Normal people can accurately draw the graphics they are required to draw. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The tracing test has a reference value for cerebellar diseases. This test was positive in cerebellar lesions. People who need to be examined: patients with unstable walking and ataxia symptoms. Positive results may be diseases: cerebellar pons, meningioma, ataxia type cerebral palsy, cerebellar atrophy precautions Pre-inspection contraindications: Do not take stimulants, inhibitors and alcoholic beverages within 48 hours. Requirements for inspection: 1. Keep the room quiet and tidy during the inspection. 2, the test should be supine, the two lower limbs straight, according to the examiner's request to lift one side of the lower limbs, draw the corresponding graphics in the air. Inspection process The patient is lying on his back, his lower limbs are straight, and he lifts one side of the lower limb, drawing a triangle, square, circle or "8" in the space. Comparison of the lower limbs on both sides. If the patient is unable to complete such an action, it is positive for the tracing test. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: patients with lower limbs or diseases. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.